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Complete Guide: How to Apply for a U.S. Green Card (Step-by-Step)

Complete Guide: How to Apply for a U.S. Green Card (Step-by-Step) Complete Guide: How to Apply for a U.S. Green Card (Step-by-Step) Applying for a U.S. Green Card (Lawful Permanent Resident Status) involves several steps, required forms, fees, and processing times. The process varies based on your eligibility category, but the most common ways to apply are: 1. Through Family Sponsorship 2. Through Employment Sponsorship 3. Through the Diversity Visa Lottery 4. Through Refugee or Asylee Status 5. Through Special Programs (e.g., VAWA, U Visa, etc.) ⸻ 1️⃣ Determine Your Eligibility Before applying, you must qualify under one of the following categories: Family-Based Green Card • Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (Spouse, unmarried children under 21, or parents) • Family Preference Categories (Siblings, married children, etc.) Employment-Based Green Card • EB-1 (Priority workers: Outstanding professors, researchers, executives, etc.) • EB-2 (Advanced degree professionals, exceptional ability) • EB-3 (Skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers) • EB-4 (Special Immigrants: Religious workers, broadcasters, etc.) • EB-5 (Investor Visa: Requires a minimum investment of $800,000–$1,050,000) Other Categories • Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) • Asylum or Refugee Status • Special Immigration Programs (VAWA, U Visa, etc.) ⸻ 2️⃣ File the Necessary Forms Once eligible, you must file specific forms based on whether you’re inside the U.S. (Adjustment of Status) or outside the U.S. (Consular Processing). If You’re Inside the U.S. (Adjustment of Status - AOS) ✔️ Step 1: Your sponsor (family/employer) files Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) or Form I-140 (Employment-Based Petition) ✔️ Step 2: Once approved and a visa is available, file Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) ✔️ Step 3: Submit supporting documents (passport, medical exam, birth/marriage certificate, financial support proof, etc.) ✔️ Step 4: Attend a biometrics appointment (fingerprinting, photo, and background check) ✔️ Step 5: Attend a Green Card interview with USCIS (not required for all cases) ✔️ Step 6: If approved, receive your Green Card by mail If You’re Outside the U.S. (Consular Processing) ✔️ Step 1: Your sponsor (family/employer) files Form I-130 (Family) or Form I-140 (Employment) ✔️ Step 2: Once approved, the case goes to the National Visa Center (NVC) ✔️ Step 3: Submit Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application) online ✔️ Step 4: Pay the visa processing fees and submit supporting documents ✔️ Step 5: Attend a medical examination by an authorized doctor ✔️ Step 6: Attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate ✔️ Step 7: If approved, receive an Immigrant Visa in your passport ✔️ Step 8: Travel to the U.S. and receive your Green Card by mail ⸻ 3️⃣ How Much Does It Cost? (Fees Breakdown) Family Sponsorship (Form I-130): $675 • Employment Sponsorship (Form I-140): $700 • Green Card Application (Form I-485 - Adjustment of Status): $1,440 • Consular Processing (Form DS-260): $325 • Biometrics Fee: $85 • Medical Examination: Varies ($200-$500) • Immigrant Visa Fee: $220 💰 Total Estimated Cost: Between $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the category. ⸻ How Long Does It Take? • Immediate Relatives (Spouse/Parents of U.S. Citizens): 12-24 months • Family Preference (Siblings, Married Children, etc.): 5-20 years • Employment-Based Green Card: 1-5 years • Diversity Visa Lottery: 6-12 months • Asylum/Refugee Green Card: 1-2 years ⏳ Processing times vary by category and country. Check your case status on USCIS.gov. #greencard #immigration #greencardusa #greencardprocess #greencardapplication