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Green Cards
A green card is a form of identification in the United States. It is an authorization from the US government allowing a foreign national to work and live in the country permanently.
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How many days allowed out of the country if you are a green card holder?
Green card holders can travel abroad for a maximum period of 180 days on each trip. If you need to stay outside longer for employment or religious purposes you should apply for reentry permit using the Form I-131 travel document which is valid for 2 years. Also you can use the Form N-470 meanwhile to preserve residence for naturalization process.
pretty sure it does No, marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically confer permanent residence status nor the assurance of being granted citizenship to a foreign national. It will change the priority level assigned to the foreign spouse's application for citizenship. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov
How long does it take to get a work permit after marrying a US citizen?
The biometric appointment is usually 1 to 2 months after sending in the adjustment of status forums after you are married in the USA. The work permit usually comes 2 to 3 months after the biometric. The whole process can take 3 to 6 months. It always just depends on so many unknown government variables.
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I got my biometrics appointment within a month. My Interview was schedule just 3 months after filing the adjustment of status paper work. -- Chicago 2009.
Can a US resident become a citizen without taking the test if she graduated from high school?
It depends on your current age and the age at which you entered the USA. If you were in the US most of your life and in US schools most of your life then, NO you do not have to take the test. I do not know the cut-off age though.
What is a green card in soccer?
there is no green card used in soccer. However in field hockey a green triangle represents a warning.
Can you be denied a green card if you have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder will not prevent someone from getting a green card. Federal law prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities or illnesses.
How long does it take to get green card on immigrant visa?
If you have conditional residency, you need to file for removal of condition during the 90-day period immediately preceding the expiration of your card. You must file by mail with the immigration Service Center that has jurisdiction over you: Texas, California, Nebraska, or Vermont, depending on where you live. Processing times are different depending on the Service Center. As of 1/27/06, the Service Centers are processing removal of condition applications submitted on: California: June 29, 2005 Nebraska: September 22, 2005 Texas: November 16, 2005 Vermont: June 1, 2005
How long does it take to petition for a parent's green card if you are a US citizen?
my brother applied for my mom. since mom was in the US already (on a visitor's visa), he applied for both petition (for alien relative) and adjustment of status at the same time. if mom was not in US, he'd apply for the petition first, then adjustment of status once petition has been approved. 2 months later, he got a letter for her to go take her fingerprints (biometrics appointment). 5 months after that, he got a letter that she'd be interviewed in a couple months. so...in total, it took 9 months from the time uscis received the application, to the date of the greencard interview. but it may take 10-12 months total when mom finally receives the greencard itself in the mail. btw, it probably helped that my brother's in the military, and that mom has lived in a US territory (effectively making her a US resident, sorta) for the past 40 years. so i really don't know if that helped speed up her application process.
Can a green card holder get a divorce and still be a permanent resident after 6 years of marriage?
If the legal process can be completed prior to the expiration of the green card, yes. However, NOT having the process completed will NOT ensure the green card holder their stay will be extended.
What will happen to the person who married the illegal alien for money if caught?
Marriage Fraud is a Federal Crime with maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and a fine up to $250,000. It is a felony and anyone convicted of this crime is considered a convicted felon.
Does a green card holder needs a visa to go to Saint Thomas?
If you check many website (including officia)- then they say US green card holder don't need visa
to visit Dominican republic. But at small print somewhere - they say that it still
required for some countries like china/India.
eg http://dominican-republic.visahq.com/requirements/India/resident-United_States/
http://www.domrep.org/faqconsular.HTML (official site which is vague)
But on calling (after lots of attempts) DR embassy in Washington - they said it
was not an issue and the website was outdated.
You also don't have to pay tourist card(10$) - if you go by cruise.
Check my visit to samana (DR) by Norwegina dawn (NCL) at : http://eastcarribean.blogspot.com/
Thanks,
Zahid Shaikh
How can you get permission for two years to stay out of us on green card?
Green card holders can travel abroad for a maximum period of 180 days on each trip. If you need to stay outside longer for employment or religious purposes you should apply for reentry permit using the Form I-131 travel document which is valid for 2 years. Also you can use the Form N-470 meanwhile to preserve residence for naturalization process.
How long does it take to convert H1B visa to a green card?
The timeline for converting a H1B to a green card is 3-6 years. There are also expenses and fees associated with the process which can rach into the thousands of dollars.
How to apply for a green card?
There are numerous method to acquire a US green card through:
- employment,
- a family member
- marriage.
Individuals who have already obtained a green card may require the green card to be replaced, renewed or perhaps it is time to remove the conditions on your Conditional Green Card issued based marriage. Immigration Direct guides you through the Green Card process making it simple, secure and affordable.
Son a US Citizen when can parents get green-card?
The US citizen son can petition for parents's green card using Immigration Form I-130. Depending on the USCIS centre and US state where he is filing the time period varies from 6 months to 5 years or more depending on visa availability. If parents are outside US the son can opt for consular processing.
What do you do when you lose your green card?
Make an Infopass appointment at www.uscis.gov for your local USCIS office. You will have to pay $180, I believe for the new card.
You have to file Form I-90 to get your lost green card replaced.
Can you renew a green card with warrants?
Yes, you can renew a green card even if you have outstanding warrants. However, it is important to understand that the renewal process may trigger a background check, and any criminal history could impact your application. It is advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to navigate the situation and understand the potential consequences.
What if the green card application was denied?
Contact USCIS as soon as possible. Ask them to make a note that it has been lost. Make a police report as soon as possible. To help you in future appointments etc.
Find any USCIS letters that have been sent. Note your Alien number and reference ID.s.
The newest letter is the most important because it proves you are legal.
You may need a stamp in your passport so contact your local office.
Green card can you apply for us citizenship if you have a felony conviction?
You can file the application, and it may or may not be granted based on the circumstances. BUT, be truthful - because if citizenship were to be granted and the felony conviction was found later, your US citizenship could be revoked.
Is Saipan considered US for green card residency status retention?
Yes. Guam is an Unincorporated Territory of the United States and must follow all of the same laws that the U.S. Federal Government imposes on all of it's states, territories, and commonwealths.
What are the legal consequences of marrying for a green card?
Yes, fines and imprisonment. Doing such a thing is considered immigration fraud.
This is considered as Immigration Fraud and both gets imprisonment for doing it. Do not try it, consulars are smart enough to make out whether the marriage is real or you forged it for Green Card.
Which countries can you travel without a passport as a green card holder?
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The third way to get a green card is through an employer. An employer can petition for an extraordinary employee, an outstanding professor or researcher, a multinational executive or manager, a professional holding an advanced degree, or a person of "exceptional ability." There are also some permanent visas available for certain types of "skilled workers," professionals with basic degrees, ministers, and religious workers. There are two other, less often used ways to obtain US permanent residence. Investors with $1 million in capital and the ability to employ at least 10 US nationals, have the possibility of getting one of 10,000 visas a year! There are also places reserved for refugees and people seeking political asylum.
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The "green card," which has not really been green-colored for many years, is also known by other terms: a permanent visa, lawful permanent residence, and immigration to the US. Students who have been to our biannual program, After should already have a fairly clear understanding about the process to become a permanent resident of the United States. (If you have never attended this program and you are interested in any kind of stay in the US beyond the achievement of your degree goal, you should certainly attend before you finish at Cornell. Look for date in the ISSO.) There are five ways to immigrate to the US. Most of these categories for immigration have yearly numerical limits, or quotas. The overall yearly limit is about 700,000. Immediate relatives (spouses and minor children of US citizens, and parents of adult US citizens) have no limit. The first route is through the petition of a close relative -- spouse, child over 21, parent, brother or sister who is a citizen of the US; or spouse or parent who is a US permanent resident. (Anyone born in the US is a citizen of the US; permanent residents can become citizens through naturalization, after a required period of residence in the US.) Some of these routes to permanent residence are severely back-logged, however, depending on the type of relative and the nationality of the applicant. The brother or sister of a US citizen could have a wait of as much as ten years, depending on their nationality. Secondly, there is the "lottery"! The purpose of the "diversity immigrants" category is to increase US immigration from countries with low representation over the last few decades. The "winners" were randomly selected from a huge pool of applicants who mailed in simple applications within a specified period. This year there will be 55,000 slots available per year for people from countries determined to have low immigration, and the eligible applicants will be randomly selected from a huge number of mailed-in requests. For more information and instructions. Employer Sponsorship The third way to get a green card is through an employer. An employer can petition for an extraordinary employee, an outstanding professor or researcher, a multinational executive or manager, a professional holding an advanced degree, or a person of "exceptional ability." There are also some permanent visas available for certain types of "skilled workers," professionals with basic degrees, ministers, and religious workers. There are two other, less often used ways to obtain US permanent residence. Investors with $1 million in capital and the ability to employ at least 10 US nationals, have the possibility of getting one of 10,000 visas a year! There are also places reserved for refugees and people seeking political asylum.lated Resources
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yes it is true that they can gain permanent resident and a green card and possibly become a u.s. citizen them selves but will have to pay a hefty fine for illegally entering the country. but no jail time will come of it. only a fine.
Can you renew your green card if you have a criminal record?
No.Adding to human trafficking you also do not have a valid green card. The status also adds to criminal record and leads to serious action.You will require a lawyer to help you if your intentions are good and you would be a good resident in US.
Can green card holder travel to Europe?
No you can't travel to Europe by using your Green Card..For that you need a valid visa to enter into the European Countries.
In case if you travel via Cruiseship then you need not want Visa it seems..You can check with the travel agencies before proceedings..
