Applying for the Green Card in 5 steps! Each type of Green Card can…

Applying for the Green Card in 5 steps!

Each type of Green Card can differ from one another in terms of the application process, but it usually goes like this: 1. A petitioner must file an immigrant petition for you (in some cases, you can file one for yourself); 2. You file a Green Card application with USCIS or a visa application with the U.S. Department of State, only after USCIS approves your immigrant petition; 3. You provide your fingerprints, photos and signature at the biometrics appointment; 4. You collect all the required documents and prepare for the interview and 5. You attend the interview!

How much does a Marriage Green Card Cost?

First, the I-130 filing fee of around $500, after that you must pay the I-485 filing fee, which varies depending on your age but for most applicants it is about $1,200. Remember that you only need to pay for this form if you are changing your status from a nonimmigrant status. As for the applicants that are not under a nonimmigrant status, consular processing will be required. Which includes the DS-260 application online, which is around $200. Last but not least, you need to submit an Affidavit of Support, which costs only if you are in the U.S.

Who is eligible for the EB-5 Visa?

This type of Employment Visa is available to foreign nationals who will improve the U.S. economy by investing half a million dollars to 1 million in unemployed areas. Also, they must create at least 10 job positions in a U.S company where the employments are legal residents.

How to be qualified for a Green Card?

By being supported by a parent (including your spouse) or by your employer, you can apply for a green card (GC). Via an EB-5 investment, through the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery or via asylum, you can also become a permanent resident.

How many Employment-based Green Cards are issued per year?

The quota for employment-based immigrants is 140,000 per year. This means, every year there are almost twice as many applications being sent for this type of Green Card.

Tips for a Marriage Based Green Card Interview!

Visa interviews can be very stressful so before attending we suggest you: are on time for your interview (better if you arrive 30 minutes early), wear appropriate clothing, prepare beforehand to answer all types of questions, answer the questions in a calm and organized manner, do not panic if you get separated from your spouse and of course bring all the right documentation.

Required documents for the Asylum Green Card?

To be able to seek Asylum in the US you need the following documentation: copy of your passport page with the nonimmigrant visa or parole stamp, Form I-485 or Form I-912, proof of your grant of asylum (Form I-94), two passport photos of yourself, proof of 1-year physical presence in the United States, copy of your birth certificate, the medical examination Form (Form I-693) and certified police records.

Green Card Travel Advantages!

Compared to having a temporary visa or a student visa, one of the best benefits of having a Green Card is that it makes traveling in and out of the United States so much easier. Keep in mind, all Green Card holders are required to be admitted by US immigration services because the card is a symbol of their permanent legal status in the country and if you do not renew it before it expires you will not be able to travel.