FAQs
What is a green card?
According to the US constitution, A “green card,” granted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is proof of lawful permanent resident status, allowing the holder to live and work anywhere in the country. The majority of green cards must be renewed every ten years, although those issued on the basis of marriage or investment must be replaced after the first two years.
What is USCIS?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, is in charge of legal immigration to the United States (DHS). Green cards, naturalization, work permits, travel permits, and other “immigration benefits” are all handled by USCIS.
What is a lawful permanent resident?
A lawful permanent resident, or “green card holder,” is a foreign national who is allowed to live and work in the United States, as well as sponsor certain relatives for green cards, and eventually petition for citizenship in the United States.
What is conditional permanent residence?
A conditional green card is only valid for two years, and the actual card's identification “CR1” stands for “conditional resident.” To “remove the conditions” and receive a permanent green card, a conditional green card holder must file Form I-751. A conditional green card is usually granted to a spouse who has been married for less than two years at the time their green card application was approved
Can I work in the U.S. while waiting for my green card?
Anyone with a valid work visa (such as an H-1B or L-1 visa) can normally continue working in the United States while applying for a green card in the United States. Green card applicants are not permitted to work in the United States unless they have secured a work permit by completing Form I-765.
What is the Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin, published by the US Department of State every month, shows which green card applications can proceed depending on the date the I-130 petition that initiates the green card process was filed. The visa bulletin arises because Congress has set a limit on the amount of green cards that can be awarded in certain categories each year, resulting in many backlogs.
What is a biometric screening?
A government representative records an individual's fingerprints, photographs, and signature during a biometric screening in order to check government records for any major criminal background or relevant prior immigration infractions. The biometrics appointment is usually brief and straightforward.
What is a marriage green card?
The law allows most US citizens and green card holders to sponsor their spouses for a green card, often known as “permanent residence status.” Several factors influence the total cost, wait time, and other aspects of the marriage green card process.
When may I apply for a green card after my marriage?
Depending on whether your new spouse is a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, and where you currently live, a marriage-based green card can take anywhere from 10 to 38 months to process.
What documents do I need for a marriage green card?
The documents needed for a marriage green card vary depending on the situation, but in general, the couple must provide proof that the sponsoring spouse is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a copy of their marriage certificate, evidence that the marriage is genuine, and evidence that the sponsoring spouse can financially support the spouse seeking a green card.
What is the difference between a fiancé visa and a marriage visa?
A K-1 visa, sometimes known as a “fiancé visa,” is a temporary visa offered solely to fiancés of US citizens who are living outside of the US and plan to marry within 90 days of arriving in the US. A marriage green card is accessible to spouses of US citizens and green card holders, whether they live in the US or overseas, and offers permanent residency.
What are the prerequisites for a marriage visa in terms of income?
To be eligible for a marriage-based green card, the applicant must have a U.S. financial sponsor (typically the sponsoring spouse) who declares that their yearly income is at least 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines in an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) (100 percent for military sponsors). The exact minimum income requirement — usually $21,137 for a couple without children — is determined by the sponsor's location, home size, and other variables.
How should I prepare for my green card interview for marriage?
The interview is the final phase in the marriage-based green card procedure, and the interviewing officer's primary purpose is to determine the validity of the marriage. The history of the couple's relationship, as well as their daily activities and future intentions as a married pair, might be covered in marriage green card interview questions.
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