Can Asylum seekers change to Permanent Residents in the US? In order to become…
Can Asylum seekers change to Permanent Residents in the US?
In order to become a Lawful Permanent Resident in the United States as an Asylee,
you must file the I-485 Form,
which is an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
Keep in mind that you can apply if you have been physically present in the US for at least 1 year after being able to seek Asylum there.
What rights does the Green Card give to its holders?
The US Green Card allows its holders to reside in any part of the United States permanently.
There are no restrictions, its holders can move freely in all 50 US states.
Other than that, this Card gives you the right to enter the United States without any complications because you would be considered a permanent resident.
Application process of the Green Card?
First, you must check if you are eligible for the Green Card and then choose which process to use (consular processing or adjustment of status).
You need to go with consular processing if you aren’t physically in the United States, if you are physically present in the U.S. on a valid Visa then you must choose the adjustment of status process.
After that is settled, you need to file the I-485 Form, pay all the fees if needed and once your application gets approved by the USCIS then, you need to gather all the right documentation and other Forms and attend the interview if required!
Who can apply for the Green Card Lottery?
U.S. immigration law and regulations mandate that a DV entrant must have two years of work experience in a profession that needs at least two years of training or at least have a high school degree or its equivalent within the last five years.
About 1 million individuals get green cards per year to reside in the United States.
The annual quota is around 220,000 for family-based immigrants.
For employment-based immigrants, 140,000 and for the visa lottery, 50,000.
Over 4 million people are currently waiting in line for green cards due to these annual quotas and the 7 percent per country cap.
However, there is no quota for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens which include parents, spouses and children.
What is a PERM?
PERM or Program Electronic Review Management, is a very important part of the employment-based Green Card process (especially for EB-2, EB-3 applicants).
PERM is filed not with the USCIS but with DOL (Department of Labor), where they test the labor market to see if there are any U.S. employers willing to sponsor foreign nationals.
Visa interviews can be very stressful so before attending we suggest you: are on time for your interview (better if you arrive 30 minutes early), wear appropriate clothing, prepare beforehand to answer all types of questions, answer the questions in a calm and organized manner, do not panic if you get separated from your spouse and of course bring all the right documentation.
What are the types of Family Immigrant Visas offered in the US?
Based on specific family relationships, U.S. immigration law allows aliens who are family members of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents to become lawful permanent residents (get a Green Card). Family Immigrant Visas are divided into categories by ‘’preference’’, such as:
F1,
F2A,
F2B,
F3 and
F4.
F1 includes unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens; F2A includes spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents; F2B, unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of LPR; F3, married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and F4, brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens.
