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Green Card Options for Sponsoring Family Members

Mon, Jan 23rd, 02:16 PM

If you have a close family member who is a US citizen, you may be qualified to apply for green card through family sponsorship. There are in fact many green card options for green card family sponsorship. For example, US citizens can sponsor immediate relatives, including children, spouses, and their dependents. US citizens can also [...]

What to do if your Green Card is Lost Abroad

Mon, Dec 12th, 10:05 AM

When you are traveling outside of the US, it can be extremely stressful to have your wallet lost or stolen. It can be even more stressful lose your wallet if your us green card was in it. If you are a permanent resident of the US, you will need to travel with your green card, [...]

How to Handle the US Green Card Process on your Own

Mon, Nov 21st, 09:45 AM

Many US green card applicants apply for permanent residency through employment or family sponsorship. There are many advantages to applying for permanent residency through sponsorship; a sponsor submits your green card petition on your behalf, and verifies with the US government that he or she will be financially responsible for you while you are in [...]

Helpful information on Adjusting Your Status to Permanent Resident

Mon, Oct 17th, 11:23 AM

There are two general ways to get your green card. First, you can apply through consular processing while you are living in the country of your nationality. Secondly, you can apply to be a permanent resident from within the US, while you are legally in the US. This second method is known as adjustment of [...]

When Should I File for Green Card Renewal?

Mon, Sep 12th, 01:19 PM

Your green card is one of the most important documents you own. It confirms your status as a permanent resident of the US and allows you to prove your status to authorities. By law, you must carry a valid green card with you at all times. According to Section 264 of the INA (the Immigration [...]

Win a Green Card by Entering the U.S. Green Card Lottery

Mon, Aug 1st, 09:35 AM

Traditionally, applicants apply for a green card and permanent status by applying through employer sponsorship or family sponsorship. However, there are other ways to apply for permanent residency in the US. One of the more unique ways is by applying to win a green card in the US green card lottery. Officially known as the [...]

Are Immigrant Visas and Green Cards the Same Thing?

Mon, Jul 25th, 10:04 AM

While us visas and green cards both allow you to live and stay in the US, they are in fact quite different and it is important to understand these differences before applying for a green card or visa. A visa allows you to enter the US for a specific time and purpose. A visa can [...]

Most Common Mistakes Applicants Make When Applying for a Green Card Through Employment

Mon, Jul 11th, 03:37 AM

If you are applying for a green card through employment, you will want to make sure that your application has the best chance of success. To do that, avoid these common mistakes that many applicants do make: Mistake #1: Not reading the information ahead of time for eligibility. Before applying for permanent residency on the [...]

Bringing your family to the US

Mon, Jul 4th, 06:55 AM

Family sponsorship is one of the most popular ways to obtain green cards. If you are a lawful permanent resident or a citizen of the US, one of the advantages of your status is that you can sponsor your family in order to bring them to the US. US immigration laws permit family sponsorship to [...]

Can I get a US Worker Visa if I don’t have an Academic Education?

Mon, May 9th, 04:55 PM

There’s no doubt about the fact that the US needs college-educated workers. In fact, specialists workers with college educations and advanced educations are in demand in the US. For example, doctors, nurses, and other professionals sometimes are invited into the US through special visa programs when there are shortages of these professionals. As well, there [...]