If you are living in another country and want to move to the U.S. permanently, you have lots of company. Thousands of applicants each year try for a U.S. green card from a foreign country through a process referred to as Consular Processing. Here, you’ll find clearly outlined directions, the qualifications you need and some handy advice to guide you through applying for a green card from abroad.
What is a Green Card?
A Green Card is the official name for a Permanent Resident Card and it lets a person from a different country live and be employed permanently in the United States. There are various paths you can take to get a green card which include:
Family sponsorship,
Employment-based sponsorship,
DV Lottery,
Refugee or asylum seeker۪,
Some immigrants are given special status.
If you are applying abroad, Consular Processing will be used by contacting the embassy or consulate where you live. Often, USCIS and NVC cooperate in the process.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Determine Your Eligibility Category
Find out the proper way to apply for your green card. The most popular categories are:
Family-Based: Supported by a person in the U.S. who is a citizen or permanent resident.
This path is called employment-based because an American employer sponsors it.
You may enter through the DV program which awards visas every year.
2. You have to submit the petition which is either I-130 or I-140, for the EB process.
Your petition needs to be filed with USCIS by your family member or employer who serves as your sponsor.
You can apply for a family-based petition with Form I-130.
Form I-140 should be used for petitions under the employment-based group.
After approval, USCIS gives the petition to the National Visa Center (NVC).
3. Keep waiting until you get your Visa Number.
For some visa types, you will have to wait until a number becomes available before you can apply for a visa. It matters most for categories where people’s preferences are involved. Coming back to the Visa Bulletin every month is a good idea.
4. Send in the fees and your documents to the NVC office.
As soon as Your case is current:
Cover the expenses for the interview visa approval and the affidavit of support.
You should upload required civil documents, submit the affidavit of support and use Form DS-260 to apply for your visa.
5. Go to your Medical Examination.
A U.S. embassy or consulate requires you to have a medical examination by an approved physician.
6. Going for an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate
Make sure to come to your scheduled interview and don’t forget to take the original documents with you.
Passport
The employer sends you an appointment letter when the job offer is made.
Official papers
Police background check certificate
Results from medical tests done while I was in the US
Shop with complete honesty and get ready to answer questions.
7. Gaining Approval and Getting Permission to Enter the U.S.
If approved:
You will get a visa stamp and be handed a sealed immigrant packet.
Make sure you travel to the U.S. before the time your visa is no longer valid.
Deliver the packet to a U.S. border when arriving.
8. Get Your Green Card
Within a few weeks after you enter the U.S., you will get your physical green card at your U.S. address.
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