US Green Card

The government shutdown that began in the United States on October 1st finally came to an end yesterday.  The shutdown has had a negative impact on immigration processing when it comes to matters that are dealt with by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State and the Department of Labor. In the […]

On the 2nd January this year Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security, announced the Federal Register’s final rule to cut down on the amount of time that US citizens would be forced to spend separated from members of their family who are engaged in the task of attempting to gain permanent legal status.  That process

Employers can sponsor non-US workers for a green card to work in the US. However, in most cases employers must first obtain labor certification by showing that no US workers are willing, available, and qualified for the job. This is not the case if the employee is part of a multinational company or will be doing temporary

One of the advantages of have a US green card is that, as a permanent resident, you have more freedom to travel to and from the United States. In fact, as a green card holder, you are allowed to leave and re-enter the United States multiple times. In fact, the major restriction on your travel as a

It is possible to get a green card by marriage if you are married or will marry a US citizen. However, the process for getting a green card by marriage can differ widely, depending on your situation. The biggest factor is whether a couple are already married and where the non-US fiancé or fiancée of the US

The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and the US government make it possible for skilled workers and investors to get a green card to live and work in the US. However, there are also provisions in place to help unskilled workers and domestic workers get a green card. To qualify for a green card for

An alien registration card in the United States is also known as Form I-551, a green card, or a permanent residence card. This card gives the holder a way of proving their legal status to live and work permanently within the United States. It is important to note that permanent residents are required by law to

Form I-551 is more commonly known as a green card. A green card or Form I-551 provides the holder with proof of permanent residence in the United States. Green card holders have the right to live and work permanently in the United States for as long as they wish or as long as they do not violate

There are many ways to get a green card: employment and family are the two most common ways to get permanent residency in the US, however. An employment-based green card can be obtained when an employer acts as a green card sponsor for an applicant. In some cases, employers offer green card work – work for

If you have a green card that is about to expire or which has been lost, stolen, damaged, or made inaccurate, you will need to apply for green card renewal. When you renew a green card, the USCIS will send you a green card replacement with a new expiry date. This new green card will help