A green card, or permanent resident card, is a permanent visa for the USA that is renewable. A green card gives you the status of a permanent resident along with legal rights to work in the USA. Once you have a green card, you may apply for US citizenship after a few years of staying in the USA. Our resources below will guide you through starting your green card application process.
– Permanent residence in the US
– Ability to own property in the US
– Can travel between the US and your country of origin without needing a visitor or business visa
– May seek employment and work in the US without the need for a work visa or work authorization
– Register and run your own business in the US
– Study in the US
– Sponsor US immigrant visas for family members
– Apply for US citizenship after 5 years of residing in the US
– Same rights and protection as an American citizen
Employment-based green cards are obtained through sponsorship from an employer in the US.
Employment-based Green Card Overview
EB-1B Professors and Researchers
Family-based green cards are obtained through sponsorship from a family member who already holds a green card in the US.
Family-based Green Card Overview
Family-based Green Card: Step by Step Process
Sponsoring Green Card for Parents
Green Card Through Special Family Categories
Here are some additional links and resources that will assist you with your green card application process.
Green Card Through Asylum & Refugee Status
Re-entry Permit (Travel Document)