Permanent Green Card

You must go through a multi-step process to obtain a permanent Green Card. This process varies depending on your particular circumstances. In most cases, applicants are required to fill out an application, complete an immigrant petition, and undergo a medical examination as part of the process. The permanent Green Card process can take several years to complete, depending on the applicant's country of origin and reason for applying. A "Green Card" awards you official immigration status and makes you a permanent resident of the United States. Permanent residency allows you to live and work in the United States for the rest of your life. Most immigrants will be granted a temporary Green Card first, and then must apply for a change of status for a permanent green card within a specific time period (usually two years). Before a Green Card holder can apply for permanent citizenship via the naturalization process, he or she needs to fulfill a residency requirement.

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  • A Green Card gives you the right to work and live anywhere in the U.S.
  • Green Card holders can depart the United States for vacation or work purposes.
  • A Green Card holder can apply for a Green Card for their spouse and any unmarried children under 21 years of age

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