A U.S. green card lets you live and work permanently in the U.S. Before you apply though, you need to know if you’re eligible. If you fall into some special category of immigrant or have a special link to the US — you may be eligible to get a green card through one of the following paths.
- Family-Based Green Card: You may be eligible if:
A U.S. citizen is a relative (parents, spouse, unmarried children under 21)
You are the family member of a green card holder (in limited categories).
You are the widow or widower of a U.S. citizen.
3. Employment-Based Green Card: Works for workers possessing certain skills or education:
EB-1: Executives, researchers, or extraordinary-ability professionals (priority workers).
EB-2: Advanced degree professionals or individuals with exceptional ability.
EB-3: Skilled workers or professionals with bachelor’s degrees
EB-4: Religious workers and some international employees are classified as special immigrants.
EB-5: Investors committing at least $800,000 to a U.S. company that hires employees.
Diversity Visa Lottery: Each year, 55,000 green cards are granted to people from nations with few immigrants to the U.S. You must:
Be born in an eligible country.
You must have a high school diploma or 2 years of work experience in a relevant field.
4. Refugee or Asylee Status: Approved asylum or refugee status grants you the right to apply for a green card one year later in the U.S.
5. Other Categories: There are special programs where eligibility is possible:
Those who are granted a T visa due to being trafficking victims
Crime victims who have been approved for U visas
Afghan or Iraqi individuals employed by the U.S.
If you’re uncertain about your eligibility or would like help applying, turn to our website for assistance HelpinGreenCard.com or call us at +91 8305233223.
