Updated: May 12, 2022
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Getting a Green Card means you have been authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis.
In addition to living and working in the U.S. permanently, there are numerous other benefits of getting a green card:
There are a few different ways you may become a green card holder:
To qualify for a green card, you must fall into one of the available immigrant categories.
You may qualify for a green card if you are:
If you fall into one of the above categories, you can learn how to prepare a family-based green card application with SimpleCitizen here.
In addition to the above categories, being a member of another special category may qualify you to get a green card based on family. These include being a:
Important to note: There is an order of preference for people who wish to immigrate to the U.S. based on family. First preference goes to the first category listed above, immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen. To see the complete order of preference for family members, visit the USCIS website.
You may qualify for a green card based on a job offer or your plans to invest in the U.S. economy and create jobs. The employment-based category includes:
Green card through special categories of jobs. You may be able to get a green card based on having a past or current job in one of the following special categories set forth by the U.S. government:
You may be able to get a green card through your status as a refugee or asylee.
If you belong to one of the above categories, next you will need an immigrant petition filed on your behalf. The petition establishes the basis for your immigration and the classification or category in which you belong.
Everyone who wishes to get an immigrant visa (and apply for any subsequent status adjustment) must prove that they are eligible for admission to the United States.
What would make someone inadmissible? The grounds of inadmissibility are set by Congress and are particular to the category under which you are immigrating. These factors include:
In order to make sure you are eligible to apply and that you choose the correct application for your situation, you can use SimpleCitizen's free eligibility quiz here.
By answering just a few easy questions you can determine if you are eligible to apply. Here's how it works:
If you have a questions about your eligibility or are unsure how to get started, here are a few options:
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