Green Cards

A United States Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a Green Card, serves as proof of a person's lawful permanent resident status in the United States. An individual with a Green Card has the right to live and work permanently in the United States. There are various ways to qualify for a Green Card. It is recommended to learn about the different criteria of eligibility for Green Cards and to determine how you can best prepare for your application. The Green Card application process also depends if the applicant is applying from within the United States or from abroad.
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The Change of Address and Green Card Information Package includes the Change of Address for Green Card and Visa Holders Information Guide and the Green Card Information Guide.
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Green Card and Visa holders are required by law to notify the USCIS within 10 days of any address changes.
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An individual with a Green Card has the right to live and work permanently in the United States.
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Green Card filing instructions and all the required application forms for individuals who qualify as special immigrants.
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Information for current Green Card holders and individuals who would like to know more about the benefits and obligations of being a United States permanent resident.
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The United States Government issues 55,000 permanent resident cards (Green Cards) every year through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also commonly known as the Green Card Lottery.
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Submit your Green Card Renewal application. Green Card holders (United States permanent residents) with expired Green Cards may be considered "out of status" and may be denied entry into the United States.
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The Green Card Renewal and Information Package includes the Green Card Renewal Application Guide and the Green Card Information Guide
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Submit a Green Card replacement application if your Green Card has been lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed or becomes illegible.
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The Green Card Replacement and U.S. Citizenship Package includes the Green Card Replacement Application Guide and the U.S. Citizenship Guide
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Learn how U.S. citizens can adopt a foreign child and sponsor him/her for a Green Card.
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Learn about Employment-Based Green Card Applications and how a U.S. company can sponsor your Green Card application.
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Green Cards through Investment (also called the Fifth Preference Green Card or EB-5) are available to anyone who invests a certain amount of money in the United States by creating a business or expanding one that already exists.
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Apply for a Green Card throught Marriage to a U.S. citizen. Spouses of U.S. citizens are considered "immediate relatives" under immigration laws; therefore they are excluded from all numerical quota limitations.
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Family members may be eligible to apply for permanent resident status (also known as a Green Card) if the sponsoring relative is a United States citizen.
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Learn how to change the name on your Green Card or update any incorrect information.
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The Immigration Medical Exam is necessary for individuals who wish to adjust status (to Green Card holder) in the United States or apply for an immigrant visa abroad.
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Green Card holders with extended trips outside the United States may be required to apply fro a reentry permit.
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Green Cards that are issued through Marriage or Investments have a 2-year conditional residence restriction. Learn how to remove the conditions and make it a permanent a Green Card.