Millions expect to have their green card in order to fulfill his American dream. And it is that the document allows them to live, work and study permanently in the United States, as well as being able to enter and leave the country, without being worried about having problems with the immigration authorities.
To apply for the Permanent Resident Card (known as Green Card or Green Card) there are different categories and you must identify which one fits your situation.
Next, we indicate what the types of cases are and what you must take into account to obtain this document, according to the information provided by the U.S. government.
HOW DO YOU GET THE GREEN CARD?
There are several ways to apply for “Green Card”including the diversity visa lottery that do not require a sponsor and are drawn by the US Department of State.
The Green Card is usually achieved in the following ways:
visa lotteries
The United States government grants up to 55,000 diversity visas to allow permanent residence or “Green Card” to people from countries with a low migratory rate to the United States. The ready it changes every year, so you’ll need to keep an eye out if your country is on the list for the draw. What I need? In addition to payment, have completed and satisfactory 12 years of primary and secondary education, or its equivalent. At least two completed years of work experience within the last five years in an eligible occupation.
Family ties
If either of your parents or spouse is a US citizen, one of them can vouch for you for you to get the green card. A United States national over the age of 21 can apply for their spouse, children, parents, or siblings. Furthermore, the owner of the green card You can in turn guarantee your spouse or children. Form I-485 must be filed.
Worked
To obtain residence by employment you need to be sponsored by your company. But this opportunity is very strictly supervised and controlled, just like obtaining a work visa since 2017 (only 65,000 a year). This visa is given through different categories and in some cases allows you to travel with your family.
refugee status
The United States Government offers humanitarian programs for aliens in need of asylum or refuge due to disasters, oppression, medical emergencies, or other urgent circumstances. To apply for asylum, you must be physically in the United States; and for shelter you can do it off US soil.
HOW MUCH DOES THE GREEN CARD COST?
The price that must be paid to process it and the procedure that must be carried out will depend on this condition. What will be mandatory for all cases is the filling out of a form to add it to the documents requested by the government.
visa lottery
Cost: $330 + $1,140
You must first pay US$330 to be eligible to file a green card petition and then you can fill out Form I-485, also called an application to register permanent residence. The cost of the form is US$1,140 and for those under 14 years of age it is US$750.
Family ties
Cost: $535
You must apply for permanent residence through a relative who already has it. The latter must help the applicant file Form I-130, which the government will use to determine whether or not the person is eligible to be a beneficiary.
Worked
Cost: Between US$700 and US$3,675.
By being hired by a company previously approved by the United States or governed by the T-MEC. Filing of Form I-140, Petition for an Immigrant Alien Worker (US$700) or Form I-526, Petition for an Immigrant by Alien Entrepreneur (US$3,675) is required.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THE GREEN CARD?
Everyone who owns it can do the following:
- Live permanently.
- Enter and leave the North American country as many times as they want,
- Work legally in the United States.
- Access to social programs stipulated by the government
- Protection under the laws of the United States.
