Permanent Residence

Countless people all over the world share the american dream: to one day be a permanent resident of the USA, to live and work in the “Land of the Free”. In order to realize that dream they apply for an American Green Card, filling out numerous forms proving their eligibility.

Different ways of getting a Green Card

Those choosing the bureaucratic way often have a job-offer from an American employer and are already looking for a place of permanent residence. Others become Green Card holders and permanent residents of USA by marrying a citizen of the United States. But there are also those still in need of a potential job securing their income as a permanent resident of USA. They can apply for a Green Card by entering the American Green Card lottery that enables them to choose a place of permanent residence and to start looking for a job. In addition to that the right to be a permanent resident of USA is also valid for immigrating spouses and underaged children of Green Card holders.

Permanent Resident Card... and then?

Permanent residence might not equal citizenship, for example non-citizens are not allowed to participate in the national election, but apart from a few differences a permanent resident has the same rights and duties an American citizen has. If one has been a permanent resident of USA for a certain amount of time it is possible to fully become a United States citizen.

 

Immigration Lottery
Green Card Marriage
Green Card Lottery USA
Green Card Interview

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