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cutoff date are expected to have visas available, therefore those applicants are eligible for final adjudication. When the NVC determines that a visa number could be available for a particular immigrant petition, a visa is tentatively allocated to the applicant. The NVC will send a letter stating that the applicant may be eligible for adjustment of status, and requiring the applicant to choose either to adjust status with the USCIS directly, or apply at the U.S. consulate abroad. This waiting process determines when the applicant can expect the immigration case to be adjudicated. Due to quotas imposed on EB visa categories, there are more approved immigrant petitions than visas available under INA. High demand for visas has created a backlog of approved but unadjudicated cases. In addition, due to processing inefficiencies throughout DOS and USCIS systems, not all visas available under the quota system in a given year were allocated to applicants by the DOS.
5281:. Retrieved February 8, 2018. "Situations that do not need tourist visa to enter Costa Rica. Nationals of countries that require a VISA to enter Costa Rica are NO LONGER REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THE VISA if: ... You have permanent residence (Greencard holder) ... Permanent residents must show their residence card, which must be valid for at least six months. The residence card (Green Card) must meet the new security features according to the specifications by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The green card should have an expiration date according to the security features. ... Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the country and once in Costa Rica, you can remain for a maximum of 30 calendar days, An extension of the stay must be requested at the Office of Migration in Costa Rica."
671:, and public housing assistance for more than a total of twelve months may be classified as a "public charge" ineligible for permanent residency. Immigration official may investigate the health, income, wealth, education, and family of applicants for permanent residency to predict whether they will become a public charge in the future. The term "public charge" appears in the Immigration and Nationality Act, but is not defined by the law. Refugees, asylum seekers, pregnant women, children, and family members of those serving in the Armed Forces are excluded from the restrictions. The Trump administration estimated that 58% of households headed by non-citizens use a public welfare program and half use Medicaid. The Migration Policy Institute estimated that half of all Green Card applicants would be excluded by the rule.
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comprised the
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) along with other regularization provisions which included penalizing institutions that knowingly employed undocumented non-citizens. This was done through a set of congressional amendments that culminated in 1958 Act, where the requirement for non-citizens to be eligible only if they are not subject to deportation was removed. Since then the registry date has not been advanced despite the number of immigrants increasing by 10 million and a total of 385 individuals have been granted a green card since the last registry update in 1986. Currently the provision date only excludes non-citizens that are inadmissible to the United States on criminal or national-security grounds. The updated and current eligibility requirements for registry are as follows:
1096:– This is the process if the immigrant is outside the United States, or is ineligible for AOS. It still requires the immigrant visa petition to be first completed and approved. The applicant may make an appointment at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country, where a consular officer adjudicates the case. If the case is approved, an immigrant visa is issued by the U.S. embassy or consulate. The visa entitles the holder to travel to the United States as an immigrant. At the port of entry, the immigrant visa holder immediately becomes a permanent resident, and is processed for a permanent resident card and receives an I-551 stamp in their passport. The permanent resident card is mailed to their U.S. address within 120 days.
1509:, in which false agents take money from applicants by promising to submit application forms for them. Most agents are not working for the distribution service. Some claim that they can increase the chance of winning the lottery, when in fact, they may delay or not submit the application. Likewise, some claim to provide to winners free airline tickets or other benefits, such as submissions in future years or cash funds. There is no way to guarantee their claims, and there are numerous nefarious reasons for them not to fulfill their promises. Applicants are advised to use only official U.S. government websites, in which the
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1699:, for two years. An exception to this rule is the case of a U.S. citizen legally sponsoring a spouse in which the marriage at the time of the adjustment of status (I-485) is more than two years old. In this case, the conditional status is waived and a 10-year "permanent resident card" is issued after the USCIS approves the case. A permanent resident under the conditional clause may receive an I-551 stamp as well as a permanent resident card. The expiration date of the conditional period is two years from the approval date. The immigrant visa category is CR (conditional resident).
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677:, the former acting director of USCIS, stated the policy will "have the long-term benefit of protecting taxpayers by ensuring people who are immigrating to this country don't become public burdens, that they can stand on their own two feet, as immigrants in years past have done." The National Immigration Law Center stated that the rule "will have a dire humanitarian impact, forcing some families to forgo critical lifesaving health care and nutrition. The damage will be felt for decades to come." The law center announced it would sue to prevent the policy from taking effect.
5257:. Government of the Cayman Islands. Retrieved February 8, 2019. "Exemptions. Even if you are a national of one of the countries listed above, you will NOT require a visa to enter the Cayman Islands if you are not a prohibited immigrant** and you can satisfy an Immigration Officer on arrival in the Cayman Islands that you are ... you are resident in the United States of America; and you arrive directly from that country; and you produce on arrival a valid United States Alien Registration Card; and you produce on arrival a return or round trip ticket to the United States."
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Paperwork is processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so new applications may go untouched for several months. To address the issue of slow processing times, USCIS has made a policy allowing applicants to submit the I-130 and I-485 forms at the same time. This has reduced the processing time. Another delay in the process comes when applications have mistakes. In these cases papers are sent back to the applicant, further delaying the process. Currently the largest cause of long wait times is not processing time, but rather immigrant visa quotas set by
Congress.
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1464:– this is an alternative to AOS, but still requires the immigrant visa petition to be completed. Prior to 2005, this process was somewhat faster than applying for AOS, so was sometimes used to circumvent long backlogs (of over two years in some cases). However, due to recent efficiency improvements by the USCIS, it is not clear whether applying via consular processing is faster than the regular AOS process. Consular processing is also thought to be riskier since there is no or very little recourse for appeal if the officer denies the application.
1432:. When the NVC determines that an immigrant visa is available, the case can be adjudicated. If the alien is already in the US, that alien has a choice to finalize the green card process via adjustment of status in the U.S., or via consular processing abroad. If the alien is outside of the United States they can only apply for an immigrant visa at the U.S. consulate. The USCIS does not allow an alien to pursue consular processing and AOS simultaneously. Prior to filing the form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) it is required that the applicant have a
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1363:– the employer must legally prove that it has a need to hire an alien for a specific position and that there is no minimally qualified U.S. citizen or LPR available to fill that position, hence the reason for hiring the alien. Some of the requirements to prove this situation include: proof of advertising for the specific position; skill requirements particular to the job; verification of the prevailing wage for a position; and the employer's ability to pay. This is currently done through an electronic system known as
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1711:(if conditional permanent residence was obtained through investment) with USCIS to have the conditions removed. Once the application is received, permanent residence is extended in 1-year intervals until the request to remove conditions is approved or denied. For conditional permanent residence obtained through marriage, both spouses must sign form I-751; if the spouses are divorced, it is possible to get a waiver of the other spouse's signing requirement, if it can be proved that the marriage was bona fide.
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1346:) through a presumed future job (in some special categories, the applicant may apply on their behalf without a sponsor). The three-step process outlined above is described here in more detail for employment-based immigration applications. After the process is complete, the alien is expected to take the certified job offered by the employer to substantiate their immigrant status, since the application ultimately rests on the alien's employment with that company in that particular position.
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Alien
Relative. The form and instructions can be found on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. Required later in the process will be additional biographic data regarding the beneficiary (the person being sponsored) and a medical examination. Additional documents, such as police certificates, may be required depending on whether immigrant visa (consular processing) or adjustment of status is being utilized. All petitioners must supply the I-864 Affidavit of Support.
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5353:. Carib Media. Retrieved February 8, 2019. "Visa required persons exempted from the visa requirement. Click here to download a list of nationals who need a Visa to travel to Aruba. The following persons, who normally require a visa, are exempt from this requirement: Holders of a valid residence permit (temporary or permanent) from: another part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; the United States of America; Canada, The Schengen Territory, United Kingdom, Ireland."
1051:– Adjustment of status is for when the immigrant is in the United States and entered the U.S. legally. Except for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, the immigrant must also be in legal status at the time of applying for adjustment of status. For immediate relatives and other relative categories whose visa numbers are current, adjustment of status can be filed for at the same time with the petition (step 1 above). Adjustment of status is submitted to USCIS via
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and replaces the old two-year conditional residence card. The new card must be renewed after 10 years, but permanent resident status is now granted for an indefinite term if residence conditions are satisfied at all times. The USCIS may request to renew the card earlier because of security enhancements of the card or as a part of a revalidation campaign to exclude counterfeit green cards from circulation.
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5132:. Government of the Bahamas. Retrieved February 8, 2019. "All persons entering The Bahamas require a Bahamian visa except the following persons: United States Citizens entering as a bona fide visitor for a stay not exceeding eight (8) months. Alien residents of the United States who, upon arrival, are in possession of United States Alien Registration Cards for visits not exceeding thirty (30) days."
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has to prove that they have continuously resided since before the stipulated "registry date". The concept of "registry" was first added to the INA in 1929, with the registry date set to June 3, 1921. Since then, the registry date has been adjusted several times, being set to July 1, 1924; June 28, 1940; and June 30, 1948. The most recent adjustment to the registry date came with the
1395:) immigrant categories (i.e., EB1-EA, EB2-NIW, EB5) under which the alien may apply, with progressively stricter requirements, but often shorter waiting times. Many of the applications are processed under the EB3 category. Currently, this process takes up to 6 months. Many of the EB categories allow expedited processing of this stage, known as "premium processing".
1036:. Thus, most immigrants will be placed on lengthy waiting lists. Those immigrants who are immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen (spouses and children under 21 years of age, and parents of a U.S. citizen who is 21 years of age or older) are not subject to these quotas and may proceed to the next step immediately, since they qualify for the IR immigrant category.
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5504:. Holders of travel documents containing a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa of the United States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, or a permission to stay in these countries, may enter and stay, or pass through the territory of Montenegro up to 30 days, and not longer than the expiry of visa, if the period of validity of the visa is less than 30 days."
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before entering the United States. Due to numerical limitation on the number of these visas, the wait time for approval may be months or years. In the interim, the spouse cannot be legally present in the United States, unless they secure a visa by some other means. Green-card holders may petition for permanent residency for their spouse and children.
5149:. Retrieved January 8, 2019. "Nationals of the following countries do NOT require a visa to enter Belize as a tourist for a period of up to 30 days. – Any person who is the holder of a valid United States of America (USA) multiple entry visa or a Permanent Residency Card OR a valid Schengen multiple entry visa for a European Union (EU) member state."
1795:, which taxes unrealized gains above $ 600,000, anywhere in the world. However this will only apply to those people who have a federal tax liability greater than $ 139,000 a year or have a worth of more than $ 2 million or have failed to certify to the IRS that they have been in compliance with U.S. federal tax obligations for the past five years.
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in 1929 with the intention to aid in the growing number of undocumented immigrants. Essentially, only immigrants who entered the United States before a certain date (registry date) qualify to receive a green card. Other parameters include continued stay since entering the country and good moral character. After being created in 1929,
1072:. If there is a potential risk that the applicant's work permit (visa) will expire or become invalid, such as when employees are laid off by the employer and visa sponsor, or the applicant wants to start working in the United States, while they are waiting for the decision about their application to change status, they can file
1059:. The USCIS conducts a series of background checks, including fingerprinting for FBI criminal background check and name checks, and makes a decision on the application. Once the adjustment of status application is accepted, the alien is allowed to stay in the United States even if the original period of authorized stay on the
1440:. The examination includes a blood test and specific immunizations, unless the applicant provides proof that the required immunizations were already done elsewhere. The civil surgeon hands the applicant a sealed envelope containing a completed form I-693, which must be included unopened with the I-485 application.
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to the naturalization of the United States of
America, which includes a commitment to "support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States". Exceptions to the inadmissibility rule include circumstances where membership is: "Involuntary; Solely when under 16 years of age; By operation of
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Green-card holders married to non-U.S. citizens are able to legally bring their spouses and minor children to join them in the US, but must wait for their priority date to become current. The foreign spouse of a green-card holder must wait for approval of an "immigrant visa" from the State
Department
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On
Tuesday, Biden signed a series of executive orders and directives on immigration that primarily call for the review of, rather than an end to, Trump policies that the new administration has said it would get rid of, according to Biden officials who previewed the actions. These include the program
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The applicant receives an I-551 stamp in their foreign passport upon approval of their case. The applicant is then free from the conditional requirement once the application is approved. The applicant's new permanent resident card arrives via mail to their house several weeks to several months later
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The "registry" is a provision of the INA which allows an alien who has previously entered the United States illegally to obtain legal permanent residence simply on the basis of having de facto resided in the country over a very long time. To avail themself of the benefit of this provision, the alien
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announced on the DOS's Visa
Bulletin or when the immigrant visa category the applicant is assigned to is announced as "current". A "current" designation indicates that visa numbers are available to all applicants in the corresponding immigrant category. Petitions with priority dates earlier than the
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Priority workers. There are three sub-groups: 1. Foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; 2. Foreign nationals that are outstanding professors or researchers with at least three years' experience in teaching or research and who are recognized
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Moreover, applicants who are in the United States unlawfully may be eligible to receive a green card under a sole exception. For an undocumented immigrant to be granted permanent residency they must abide by the registry date and eligibility criteria. The registry provision date was first developed
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The
Department of State's "Visa Bulletin", issued every month, gives the priority date for those petition beneficiaries currently entitled to apply for immigrant status through immigrant visas or adjustment of status. There is no annual quota for the spouses, unmarried children, and parents of U.S.
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Retrieved
February 8, 2019. "Foreign nationals who have a valid US visa or lawful residence in the United States (green card) may enter the Republic of Serbia without visas and stay no longer than 90 days within six month period. Visa must be valid for the whole duration of stay in the Republic of
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The USCIS requires that the application for the removal of conditions provide both general and specific supporting evidence that the basis on which the applicant obtained conditional permanent residence was not fraudulent. For an application based on marriage, birth certificates of children, joint
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in 2006 stated that an estimated two million people are on waiting lists in anticipation to become legal and permanent residents of the United States. Immigrants need visas to get off of these waiting lists, and
Congress would need to change immigration law in order to accommodate them with legal
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advanced the registry date a total of four times. First set to only grant residency to individuals who entered the country before or on June 3, 1921, the date was then moved to July 1, 1924, further to July 1, 1940, once more to June 30, 1948 and finally January 1, 1972. The last advancement date
1042:– in the third step, when an immigrant visa number becomes available, the applicant must either apply with USCIS to adjust their current status to permanent resident status or apply with the DOS for an immigrant visa at the nearest U.S. consulate before being allowed to come to the United States.
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The number of green cards that can be granted to family-based applicants depends on what preference category they fall under. An unlimited number of immediate relatives can receive green cards because there is no quota for that category. Family members who fall under the other various preference
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Regardless of whether the family member being sponsored is located in the United States (and therefore likely to be applying for adjustment of status) or outside the United States (in which case the immigrant visa is the likely option), the process begins with the filing of an I-130 Petition for
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Retrieved 8 2019. "Visa Waiver: There is a Law in effect regarding tourist visas for entering the Republic of Panama; EXECUTIVE DECREE # 591 states that: “Those who hold a valid passport with a 3 months validity left and a multiple entry visa with a remaining ONE year validity from ONE of the
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return on their worldwide income. Permanent resident status can also be lost if it is found that the application or grounds for obtaining permanent residence was fraudulent. The failure to renew the permanent resident card does not result in the loss of status, except in the case of conditional
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Conditional permanent residents have all of the equal "rights, privileges, responsibilities and duties which apply to all other lawful permanent residents." The only difference is the requirement to satisfy the conditions (such as showing marriage status or satisfying entrepreneur requirements)
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If permanent residence is granted, the winner (and their family, if applicable) receives an immigrant visa in their passport(s) that has to be "activated" within six months of issuance at any port of entry to the United States. If already in the U.S. adjustment of status may be pursued. The new
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after five years of continuous residency in the United States. This period may be shortened to three years if married to a U.S. citizen or one year during service with the U.S. armed forces. An LPR may submit their applications for naturalization as early as 90 days before meeting the residency
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Reverse Trump's public charge rule, which runs counter to our values as Americans and the history of our nation. Allowing immigration officials to make an individual's ability to receive a visa or gain permanent residency contingent on their use of government services such as SNAP benefits or
2810:("The term 'removable' means—(A) in the case of an alien not admitted to the United States, that the alien is inadmissible under section 1182 of this title, or (B) in the case of an alien admitted to the United States, that the alien is deportable under section 1227 of this title."); see also
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Under the current system, immediate family members (spouse, child, and dependent mother and father), have priority status for green cards and generally wait 6 months to a year to have their green card application approved. For non-immediate family members, the process may take up to 10 years.
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to an individual (the name varies) at the following address in the United Kingdom: 24 Grosvenor Square, London. These emails come from a variety of email addresses designed to impersonate the U.S. State Department. The USCIS blog has published information on this email scam and how to report
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Other fraud perpetrators will e-mail potential victims posing as State Department or other government officials with requests to wire or transfer money online as part of a "processing fee". These fraudulent e-mails are designed to steal money from unsuspecting victims. The senders often use
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The most common challenges that USCIS faces in providing services in the green card process are: (1) the length of the application and approval process, and (2) the quotas of green cards granted. USCIS tries to shorten the time qualified applicants wait to receive permanent residence.
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illegitimate e-mail addresses and logos designed to make them look more like official government correspondence. One easy way to tell that an email address is fraudulent is that it does not end with ".gov". One particularly common fraud email asks potential victims to wire money via
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No more than 7 percent of the visas may be issued to natives of any one country. Currently, individuals from China (mainland), India, Mexico and the Philippines are subject to per-country quotas in most of the categories, and the waiting time may take longer (additional 5–20
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5108:. Retrieved February 8, 2019. "Visas may be granted on arrival: To persons who are holders of a valid: United States Visa or permanent Resident Card; or A Canadian Visa or permanent Resident Card, or A United Kingdom Visa or Resident Card, or A Schengen Visa."
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immigrant receives a stamp on the visa as proof of lawful admittance to the United States, and the individual is now authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. Finally, the actual "green card" typically arrives by mail within a few months.
5084:. January 11, 2018. "Foreigners that have a valid visa from the United States of America (USA) or United Kingdom (UK), with multiple entries, that has been used previously to enter that country, and/or those that have a valid Residence Permit in USA or UK."
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is expired, but they are generally not allowed to leave the country until the application is approved, or the application will be abandoned. If the alien has to leave the United States during this time, they can apply for travel documents at the USCIS with
1018:) – in the first step, USCIS approves the immigrant petition by a qualifying relative, an employer, or in rare cases, such as with an investor visa, the applicant themself. If a sibling is applying, they must have the same parents as the applicant.
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When this two-year conditional period is over, the permanent residence automatically expires and the applicant is subject to deportation and removal unless, up to 90 days before the conditional residence expires, the applicant files form I-751
1117:, which allows the alien to re-enter the United States. Both permits confer benefits that are independent of any existing status granted to the alien. For example, the alien might already have permission to work in the United States under an
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surname, given name, middle name, first initial of father, first initial of mother (this line is spaced with "<<" between the surname and given name). Depending on the length of the name, the father's and mother's initials may be
1090:, in which case both spouses (the US citizen and the applicant) will be interviewed by the USCIS. If the application is approved, the alien becomes an LPR, and the actual green card is mailed to the alien's last known mailing address.
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with a sole intention of obtaining a green card. A follow-up interview with an immigration officer is sometimes required but may be waived if the submitted evidence is sufficient. Both the spouses must usually attend the interview.
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LPRs can secure many types of jobs just like U.S. citizens can. LPRs can register property under their names and live anywhere within the United States. They can similarly operate any type of business in the United States.
655:(USCIS) formally announced a new rule restricting poorer immigrants from attaining LPR status. Under the rule, which was slated to take effect on October 15, 2019, legal immigrants who have received public benefits such as
5329:. Kingdom of the Netherlands. Retrieved February 8, 2019. "Do I need a visa for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom? ... If you hold a permanent residence permit for the United States or Canada, you do not need a visa."
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Like U.S. citizens, LPRs can sponsor certain family members to immigrate to the United States, but the number of family members of LPRs who can immigrate is limited by an annual cap, and there is a years-long backlog.
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2906:, 1627 (2016) ("The whole point of § 1101(a)(43)'s penultimate sentence is to make clear that a listed offense should lead to swift removal, no matter whether it violates federal, state, or foreign law."); see also
1493:, not by citizenship. Anyone who is selected under this lottery will be given the opportunity to apply for permanent residence. They can also file for their spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21.
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citizens, so there is no waiting period for these applicants—just the required processing time. However, all other family-based categories have significant backlogs, even with a U.S. citizen petitioner.
1028:(DOS) must be available. A visa number might not be immediately available even if the USCIS approves the petition, because the number of immigrant visa numbers is limited every year by quotas set in the
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U.S. green-card holders have experienced separation from their families, sometimes for years. A mechanism to unite families of green-card holders was created by the LIFE Act by the introduction of a "
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Professionals holding advanced degrees (Ph.D., master's degree, or at least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience) or persons of exceptional ability in sciences, arts, or business
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financial statements, and letters from employers, friends and relatives are some types of evidence that may be accepted. That is to ensure that the marriage was in good faith and not a fraudulent
1086:) and be able to continue or start working legally in the United States. In some cases, the applicant will be interviewed at a USCIS office, especially if it is a marriage-based adjustment from a
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following countries: USA, Australia, Canada, or United Kingdom, which has been used at least one time to enter these countries, may enter the Republic of Panama regardless of their nationality."
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Spouses and minor children (under 21) may apply for immigrant visa adjudication with their spouse or parent. The quotas include not only the principal applicants but also their derivatives.
1969:: permanent residents of the USA can obtain a visa on arrival, provided prior approval is obtained from Belizean Immigration (fee US$ 50). Visitors may also have to pay a repatriation fee.
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on their worldwide income (this includes filing annual U.S. income tax returns). LPRs are not permitted to vote in federal elections and they cannot be elected to federal office. They may
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1755:). A person might also be found to have abandoned their status if they move to another country to live there permanently, stay outside the US for more than one year (without getting a
1299:. The law expired on December 31, 2000, and V visas are no longer available. Several bills have been introduced in Congress to reinstate V visas, but so far none have been successful.
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known as "Remain in Mexico," under which thousands of asylum seekers remain stuck at the border, and the "public charge" rule, which essentially requires a wealth test for immigrants.
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chip and can be electronically accessed at a distance. They are shipped with a protective sleeve intended to protect the card from remote access, but it is reported to be inadequate.
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Petition for (or sponsor) certain family members to immigrate to the United States as lawful permanent residents. Such family members include spouse and unmarried children of any age.
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1212:. You are not inadmissible under Section 212(a)(3)(E) of the INA or as a criminal, procurer, other immoral person, subversive, violator of the narcotics laws or noncitizen smuggler
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and must leave the country as soon as possible or face deportation and removal. In some cases the person may be banned from entering the country for three or seven years, or even
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Medicaid, their household income, and other discriminatory criteria undermines America's character as land of opportunity that is open and welcoming to all, not just the wealthy.
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Under certain conditions, permanent residence status can be lost involuntarily. This includes committing a criminal act that makes a person removable from the United States (an
1731:, and other purposes. Application for the removal of conditions must be adjudicated before a separate naturalization application can be reviewed by the USCIS on its own merits.
1695:(IIRIRA), eligible persons who properly apply for permanent residency based on either a recent marriage to a U.S. citizen or as an investor are granted such privilege only on a
546:. During the 1940s the predecessor to the "Permanent Resident" card was the "Alien Registration Receipt Card" which on the back would indicate "Perm.Res" in accordance with the
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law; or For purposes of obtaining employment, food rations, or other essentials of living and where necessary for such purposes." The ban would affect current members of
1377:, e.g. researchers, athletes, artists or business executives) and "Schedule A" labor (nurses and physical therapists), this step is waived. This step is processed by the
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categories have fixed quotas; however, the number of visas issued from each category may vary because unused visas from one category may roll over into another category.
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LPRs are also subject to similar obligations as U.S. citizens. For example, male LPRs between the ages of 18 and 25 are subject to registering in the
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While most of the information on the card is self-evident, the computer- and human-readable signature at the bottom is not. The format follows the
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Many immigrants opt for this route, which typically requires an employer to "sponsor" (i.e., to petition before USCIS) the immigrant (known as the
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2741:(2d Cir. September 26, 2018) ("Although federal courts are barred from reviewing a discretionary denial of an adjustment application, we retain
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The following countries and territories generally allow U.S. permanent residents to enter the country without a visa for purposes of tourism.
1024:– in the second step, unless the applicant is an "immediate relative", an immigrant visa number through the National Visa Center (NVC) of the
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when living or working outside of the United States, whether or not within their home nation, although double taxation may be mitigated by
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2915:(t) ("The term aggravated felony means a crime (or a conspiracy or attempt to commit a crime) described in section 101(a)(43) of the Act.
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or any, unspecified, "totalitarian party". Membership or affiliation with such parties, whether US or foreign, would be incompatible with
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Work anywhere in the United States (with the exception of many federal jobs and some companies under contract by the federal government).
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Kitanova, Maria (2019), "Axiological aspects of some models of euphimisation in Bulgarian language and traditional Bulgarian culture",
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fraudulent emails to the authorities. The U.S. government has issued warnings about this type of fraud or similar business practices.
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1458:: it will accept forms I-140 and I-485 submitted in the same package or will accept form I-485 even before the approval of the I-140.
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Doc 9303: Machine Readable Travel Documents, Part 5: Specifications for TD1 Size Machine Readable Official Travel Documents (MROTDs)
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criticized the Public Charge rule and pledged to revoke it. On February 2, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order that the
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3456:, out of 114,200 visas, 77 percent are allocated for F2A. This leaves 23 percent (of 114,200) for F2B, which is exactly 26,266.
2405:"Estimates of the Lawful Permanent Resident Population in the United States and the Subpopulation Eligible to Naturalize: 2023"
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442:. Those who are younger than 18 years old automatically derive U.S. citizenship if they have at least one U.S. citizen parent.
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internationally; 3. Foreign nationals that are managers and executives subject to international transfer to the United States.
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foreign workers who have owned a green card in eight of the last 15 years and choose to relinquish it will be subject to the
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Lawful permanent residents, also known as green card holders, have certain rights and responsibilities as highlighted by the
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was formed as part of the Department of Labor in 1933, and in 1940 was moved under the Department of Justice along with the
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Reside permanently in the United States provided they do not commit actions that would make them removable under the INA.
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Each year, around 55,000 immigrant visas are made available through the Diversity Visa (DV) program, also known as the
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that they, among other things, have continuously resided in the United States for one to five years and are persons of
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1–2: C1 or C2. C1 = resident within the United States, C2 = permanent resident commuter (living in Canada or Mexico)
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453:, immigrants who are 18 years of age or older could spend up to 30 days in jail for not carrying their green cards.
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color. It was formerly called a "certificate of alien registration" or an "alien registration receipt card". Absent
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A green-card holder may abandon permanent residence by filing form I-407, with the green card, at a U.S. Embassy.
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3809:"I Married an Alien, Get Us Out of Here: Immigrant Visas for Spouses of US Citizens Living in the United Kingdom"
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30: cumulative check digit (over digits 6–30 (upper line), 1–7, 9–15, 19–29 (lower line))
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423:). As of 2023, there are an estimated 12.7 million green card holders, of whom 9 million are eligible to become
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Antigua and Barbuda Department of Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Immigration
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U.S. permanent residents may sponsor for permanent residence in the United States the following relatives:
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A Modest Proposal: Legalize Millions of Undocumented Immigrants with the Change of a Single Statutory Date
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Thronson, David B. (2006). "You Can't Get Here from Here: Toward a More Child-Centered Immigration Law".
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Certain special immigrants: ministers, religious workers, current or former U.S. government workers, etc.
639:. In the summer of 2018, a new program was initiated to help LPRs prepare themselves for naturalization.
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999:(DHS). The whole process may take several years, depending on the type of immigrant category and the
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A welcome guide USCIS sends to a new immigrant along with their green card after immigration approval
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permanent residents as noted above. Nevertheless, failure to renew the card can result in loss of
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On October 2, 2020, the USCIS declared the inadmissibility based on belonging or affiliation to
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Immigration: Registry as Means of Obtaining Lawful Permanent Residence (CRS Report for Congress)
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U.S. citizens may sponsor for permanent residence in the United States the following relatives:
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3263:"President Donald J. Trump is Ensuring Non-Citizens Do Not Abuse Our Nation's Public Benefit"
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Green card holders are statutorily entitled to apply for U.S. citizenship after showing by a
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Sample of a Permanent Resident Card (often called a "green card") of the United States (2023)
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1381:(DOL). The Permanent Labor Certification is valid for 6 months from the time it is approved.
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1003:. An immigrant usually has to go through a three-step process to get permanent residency:
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Immediate relative (spouse, children under 21 years of age, and parents) of U.S. citizens
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610:, stating the following: "This is to certify that has been duly registered according to
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3112:"I Am a Permanent Resident. How Do I Help My Relative Become a U.S. Permanent Resident?"
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This definition is applicable to any proceeding, application, custody determination, or
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4534:"Rights and Responsibilities of a Green Card Holder (Permanent Resident) | USCIS"
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on § 1182(a) by treating grounds of inadmissibility as grounds for removal as well.").
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1489:(fewer than 50,000 immigrants in the past five years). Applicants can only qualify by
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492:. Immigrant workers who would like to obtain a green card can apply using form I-140.
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Required to obey all laws of the United States, including state laws, and localities.
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4921:"Visas: Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants — Visa Classification Symbols"
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4158:"What is Schedule A and who qualifies? OFLC Frequently Asked Questions and Answers"
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3967:, 2300 N Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20037 United States: CQ Press, 2008,
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770:(U.S. citizens must be at least 21 years of age in order to sponsor their parents.)
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16–30: 13-character USCIS receipt number, padded with "<" as a filler character
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requirement. In addition to continuous residency, the applicants must demonstrate
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An LPR could become "removable" from the United States after suffering a criminal
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1707:(if conditional permanent residence was obtained through marriage) or form I-829
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Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013
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4426:"FTC Consumer Alert: Diversity Visa Lottery: Read the Rules, Avoid the Rip-Offs"
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A person who loses permanent residence status is immediately removable from the
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Application process for family-sponsored visa for both parents and for children
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Spouse and minor children (under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents
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3864:, Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, pp. 159–168,
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Applications for permanent resident cards (green cards) were decided by the
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Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) (1996)
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Differences between permanent residents and conditional permanent residents
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United States: HEART Act Applicable To Expatriates And Long-Term Residents
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Application process for undocumented immigrants through registry provision
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3903:"fact-sheet-national-immigration-refugee-and-citizenship-forum-apr-1983"
3191:"New Trump rule would target legal immigrants who get public assistance"
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1893:
A full list of category codes (i.e. IR1, E21, etc.) can be found in the
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Travel freely outside the United States for up to one year as a tourist.
995:(INS) until 2003 when the INS was abolished and replaced by the current
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Unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of U.S. citizens
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3016:("Persons living in marital union with United States citizen spouse").
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2013) ("In 1996, Congress 'made major changes to immigration law' via
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Brothers and sisters (once the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old).
1110:(EAD), which allows the alien to take employment in the United States.
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National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC)
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American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA) (1998)
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Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) (1997)
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If the green card is not relinquished, then the holder is subject to
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You are not removable (deportable) under Section 237(a)(4)(B) of the
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891:
875:
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685:
4290:"https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-693.pdf"
4184:"https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-140.pdf"
4160:. Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.
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1743:
1226:
1199:
You have resided in the United States continuously since you entered
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Unmarried children over the age of 21 (called "sons and daughters");
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Unmarried children over the age of 21 (called "sons and daughters");
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4017:"Including Immigration Parole in Reconciliation Will Help Millions"
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to review an applicantʹs eligibility to adjust.") (summary order);
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2324:
2149:
2063:
1693:
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
1373:. In some cases, for highly skilled foreign nationals (EB1 and EB2
1087:
668:
5901:
Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act (INTCA) 1994
5142:
5044:. Black Hat USA 2013 – Las Vegas, NV. August 1, 2013. p. 49.
4987:"U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 9 – Visas"
4134:. Employment and Training Administration, US Department of Labor.
3363:
3299:"THE BIDEN PLAN FOR SECURING OUR VALUES AS A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS"
2844:, 277 (3d Cir. 2018) ("Section 1227 defines 'eportable aliens,' a
2724:("Personal possession of registration or receipt card; penalties")
1606:, and hold local and state offices (subject to state/city law and
4674:
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
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of the crimes 'described in' the aggravated felony provision.");
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2163:
1980:
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1454:. If an immigrant visa number is available, the USCIS will allow
1311:
4498:"U.S. Renews Ban on Communist Party Members Seeking to Emigrate"
1907:
1337:
6799:
6104:
5972:
Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States (2021)
5565:
2972:.... These IIRIRA changes became effective on April 1, 1997.").
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2527:
Al-Sharif v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
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2233:
2191:
2177:
2021:
1966:
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415:
in the United States. Green card holders are formally known as
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American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21) (2000)
3657:"Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status"
2785:
445:
The card is known as a "green card" because of its historical
6834:
4516:"Inadmissibility Based on Membership in a Totalitarian Party"
4297:
4191:
3936:"Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) | Human Resources"
3664:
3497:
3479:
2095:
1814:
595:
On September 30, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the
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in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the
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Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
1057:
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
5584:
Types of employment-based Green Card application categories
3284:
2622:"USCIS Announces Redesigned Green Card: Fact Sheet and FAQ"
1901:
1514:
1505:
There is a growing number of fraudulent green card lottery
1303:
Improving the application process in obtaining a green card
597:
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
573:
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
3225:"Trump Policy Favors Wealthier Immigrants for Green Cards"
1573:
Rights and responsibilities of a lawful permanent resident
1391:, and it is processed by the USCIS. There are several EB (
5181:"British Virgin Islands International Travel Information"
4374:"The Beacon: E-mail Scam: Avoid Green Card Lottery Fraud"
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3468:
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3462:
1820:
seal of the United States Department of Homeland Security
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Parents (once the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old);
647:
2019 "public charge" restrictions on awarding Green cards
5316:
Do I need a visa for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom?
4042:"Registry Files, March 2, 1929 - March 31, 1944 | USCIS"
1032:(INA). There are also certain additional limitations by
591:
deportation of Cambodian refugees from the United States
5292:
Embassy of the Dominican Republic, in the United States
3223:
Shear, Michael D.; Sullivan, Eileen (August 12, 2019).
2670:
2582:, 131 (2d Cir. 2018) (case involving a U.S. citizen in
1485:
to people who were born in countries with low rates of
1205:
You are not ineligible for naturalization (citizenship)
932:
currently available – 8 years (China-born individuals)
614:
and was admitted to the United States as an immigrant."
5230:"Find out about Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)"
3459:
965:
300,000–500,000 immediate relatives admitted annually.
710:
in the United States primarily through the following:
5937:
Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) (2000)
5550:
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Washington, D.C.
5013:"U.S. issues redesigned, RFID-enhanced 'green cards'"
736:
587:
deportation of Afghan refugees from the United States
523:
A 1949 "alien registration receipt card" of a female
6641:
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
4588:"Your Rights as a Lawful Permanent Resident - Kraft"
4068:"Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)"
2998:("Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof").
1809:
1160:
Spouses, and unmarried children under the age of 21;
1140:
Spouses, and unmarried children under the age of 21;
2786:"Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers | USCIS"
2427:"What a Country: Immigrants Serve US Military Well"
1196:
You entered the United States prior to Jan. 1, 1972
6784:
5439:"Embassy of the Republic Kosovo, in Washington DC"
4875:International Civil Aviation Organization (2015).
2480:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
2332:
1682:
1585:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
1520:
1413:– the visa becomes available when the applicant's
1216:
1106:The first is a temporary work permit known as the
462:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
89:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
4715:"Maintaining US Lawful Permanent Resident Status"
4668:("Definition of conditional permanent resident").
2855:
2520:
1744:Abandonment or loss of permanent residence status
1691:(IRCA), as well as further reform enacted in the
896:Skilled workers, professionals, and other workers
6958:
6385:United States Border Patrol interior checkpoints
4768:"Giving Up US Citizenship: Is It Right for You?"
3835:"A Beginner's Guide to the Affidavit of Support"
2450:
2448:
2280:Chinese Foreign Permanent Resident Identity Card
4470:
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3415:
3413:
3411:
3409:
3407:
3405:
3403:
3401:
3399:
1900:Since May 11, 2010, new green cards contain an
720:Apply as a special immigrant (religious worker)
583:deportation of Americans from the United States
181:Deportation of Americans from the United States
27:Lawful permanent residency in the United States
6646:Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
6324:List of people deported from the United States
4636:"Legal List of acceptable Green Card evidence"
4475:Holtzman, Alexander Thomas (January 1, 2015),
2946:
1818:Pre-2008 permanent resident card, bearing the
1548:Inadmissibility Based on Political Affiliation
1312:Challenges with processing time of application
6770:
6071:Trump administration family separation policy
5604:
4344:"E-mail Scam: Avoid Green Card Lottery Fraud"
3222:
2461:("Requirements of naturalization"); see also
2445:
2412:United States Department of Homeland Security
1908:Visa-free travel for U.S. permanent residents
1709:Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions
1338:Application process for employment-based visa
511:was completed within the previous 15 years."
380:
6121:Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
5364:"Guatemala International Travel Information"
4465:
4449:
4447:
3783:"USCIS – I-130, Petition for Alien Relative"
3396:
3057:"Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program"
2797:
2795:
2403:Miller, Sarah; Baker, Bryan (October 2023).
1357:upon which the actual petition will reside.
1353:– the first step includes the pre-requisite
723:Apply as human trafficking and crime victims
717:Employment (immigrant workers and investors)
427:. Approximately 18,700 of them serve in the
6977:History of immigration to the United States
6621:California Coalition for Immigration Reform
5389:"Honduras International Travel Information"
4868:
4848:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
4691:. London.usembassy.gov. February 10, 2012.
3528:"Why many rich Chinese don't live in China"
2402:
1500:
1255:. Unsourced material may be challenged and
1113:The second is a temporary travel document,
826:Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
156:Effects of immigration to the United States
6777:
6763:
6656:Federation for American Immigration Reform
5611:
5597:
5414:"Jamaica International Travel Information"
3837:. Usvisalawyers.co.uk. February 14, 2012.
3811:. Usvisalawyers.co.uk. December 11, 2012.
1705:Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
1689:Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
1542:Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
1320:
488:may do the same by signing and issuing an
387:
373:
337:Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
56:
47:
18:Lawful permanent residents (United States)
6431:Uniting American Families Act (2000–2013)
6426:Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act 2007
6416:Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act 2006
6359:Unaccompanied minors from Central America
6116:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5886:Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986)
5279:Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C.
5219:. July 11, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
5082:Ministria per Evropën dhe Punët e Jashtme
4717:. usvisalawyers.co.uk. October 23, 2014.
4444:
4099:Virginia Journal of Public Policy and Law
4072:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
3869:
3027:"Naturalization Through Military Service"
2848:for removable aliens.... So § 1227(a)(1)
2792:
1841:3–5: USA (issuing country, United States)
1275:Learn how and when to remove this message
665:Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
653:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
119:United States citizenship and immigration
6967:1940 establishments in the United States
6636:Center for Migration Studies of New York
5779:Immigration Act 1917 (Asian Barred Zone)
5648:Nationality law in the American Colonies
4961:"SI 00502.215 The Affidavits of Support"
4474:
4240:. US Department of State. Archived from
4096:
3859:
3733:Application for Employment Authorization
1869:9–14: expiration date (in YYMMDD format)
1813:
1687:As part of immigration reform under the
1202:You are a person of good moral character
982:
617:
601:
527:, which was issued by the now-abolished
518:
42:United States Permanent Resident ID Card
6992:Identity documents of the United States
6570:"Faithful Patriot" (2018–present)
6126:Executive Office for Immigration Review
5039:"RFID Hacking - Live Free or RFID Hard"
4642:from the original on September 11, 2014
3370:from the original on September 23, 2018
3331:
3080:
3078:
3063:from the original on September 22, 2018
2652:"New Design: The Green Card Goes Green"
2562:
2506:from the original on September 16, 2018
2486:from the original on September 23, 2018
2433:from the original on September 23, 2018
2384:from the original on September 22, 2018
1844:6–14: 9-digit number (A#, alien number)
695:
661:Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
328:Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
151:Immigration policy of the United States
14:
6959:
6586:California DREAM Act (2006–2010)
5051:from the original on February 10, 2017
4829:from the original on November 20, 2008
4695:from the original on February 15, 2012
4594:from the original on November 12, 2018
4568:from the original on November 12, 2018
4406:from the original on December 30, 2006
4270:from the original on December 30, 2006
4266:. US Department of Homeland Security.
3841:from the original on February 20, 2012
3815:from the original on December 31, 2012
3789:from the original on February 21, 2012
3508:from the original on November 20, 2017
3218:
3216:
3185:
3183:
3181:
3179:
3177:
3037:from the original on November 12, 2018
2312:This article in most part is based on
1872:15: check digit over digits 9–14
1847:15: check digit over digits 6–14
1783:Tax costs of green card relinquishment
1667:returns and report income to the U.S.
1450:is submitted to USCIS via form I-485,
993:Immigration and Naturalization Service
978:
729:Other categories (e.g. Diversity Visa)
540:Immigration and Naturalization Service
529:Immigration and Naturalization Service
6758:
5834:Alien Fiancées and Fiancés Act (1946)
5592:
5517:Embassy of Panama in Washington, D.C.
5206:Countries/Territories requiring visas
5019:from the original on October 16, 2011
4856:from the original on January 28, 2017
4453:
4116:"Millions stay in green-card limbo".
3603:
3601:
3599:
3584:from the original on November 4, 2013
3275:from the original on January 20, 2021
2929:
1470:
1210:Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
840:Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens
6555:"Return to Sender" (2006–2007)
5860:Immigration and Nationality Act 1952
4963:. Secure.ssa.gov. January 27, 2009.
4432:from the original on January 2, 2007
4354:from the original on January 9, 2019
4164:from the original on January 7, 2007
4138:from the original on January 7, 2007
3243:from the original on August 12, 2019
3201:from the original on August 12, 2019
3075:
2424:
2363:, such status not having changed.").
1863:7: check digit over digits 1–6
1759:before leaving), or fail to file an
1598:. Like U.S. citizens, LPRs must pay
1389:Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
1253:adding citations to reliable sources
1220:
690:U.S. Department of Homeland Security
6241:Department of State v. Muñoz (2024)
6211:DHS v. Regents of the Univ. of Cal.
6096:Immigration and Customs Enforcement
5698:Act to Encourage Immigration (1864)
3390:"Green Card Eligibility Categories"
3332:O’Toole, Molly (February 2, 2021).
3213:
3174:
2500:"How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship"
2418:
1671:(IRS) and state taxing authorities.
1654:
692:review the policy, amongst others.
24:
6329:Mexico–United States border crisis
6111:U.S. Customs and Border Protection
5471:from the original on July 12, 2015
5445:from the original on June 21, 2016
4993:from the original on March 4, 2016
4941:from the original on July 25, 2009
4901:from the original on June 18, 2017
4454:Bruno, Andorra (August 22, 2001),
4380:from the original on July 19, 2011
4078:from the original on April 9, 2016
3759:. Travel.state.gov. Archived from
3596:
3538:from the original on June 12, 2018
3476:"Visa Bulletin for September 2012"
2632:from the original on March 6, 2015
2502:. www.usa.gov. September 4, 2018.
2374:"Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)"
2366:
1860:1–6: birth date (in YYMMDD format)
1079:Employment Authorization Documents
737:Immigration eligibility and quotas
553:The INA, which was enacted by the
25:
7023:
6550:"Streamline" (2005–present)
6272:Central American migrant caravans
5819:Bracero Program (1942–1964)
5559:
5465:"Instituto Nacional de Migracion"
4967:from the original on May 17, 2012
4778:from the original on June 2, 2016
4376:. Blog.uscis.gov. March 2, 2011.
3498:"EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program"
3425:United States Department of State
3124:from the original on May 12, 2013
2658:from the original on June 1, 2017
1810:Reading a permanent resident card
1740:before the two-year period ends.
1678:(if male and aged 18 through 25).
1379:United States Department of Labor
1108:Employment Authorization Document
1026:United States Department of State
953:Refugee (includes asylum seekers)
606:A 1976 card issued by the INS to
146:Emigration from the United States
6982:Immigration to the United States
6939:
6927:
6915:
6892:
6869:
6857:
6845:
6833:
6810:
6798:
6334:Mexico–United States border wall
5809:Filipino Repatriation Act (1935)
5620:Immigration to the United States
5564:
5531:
5507:
5483:
5457:
5431:
5406:
5381:
5356:
5332:
5308:
5284:
5260:
5236:
5222:
5198:
5071:Visa Regime for Foreign Citizens
4884:(Seventh ed.). p. 13.
4721:from the original on May 7, 2015
4669:
4461:, Congressional Research Service
3961:"Congressional Research Service"
3742:, Documentation for form I-765,
3696:, Documentation for form I-131,
2775:, 581-82 (9th Cir. 2016) (same).
2254:
2240:
2226:
2212:
2198:
2184:
2170:
2156:
2142:
2128:
2114:
2084:
2070:
2056:
2042:
2028:
2014:
2000:
1986:
1973:
1959:
1945:
1931:
1917:
1827:machine-readable travel document
1487:immigration to the United States
1225:
702:Immigration to the United States
356:
161:Permanent Residency (Green Card)
141:Immigration to the United States
124:
82:
72:Personal identification document
6091:Department of Homeland Security
5173:
5152:
5135:
5111:
5087:
5063:
5031:
5005:
4979:
4953:
4913:
4841:
4811:
4790:
4760:
4733:
4707:
4681:
4654:
4628:
4617:
4606:
4580:
4556:"Immigrants and Small Business"
4548:
4540:. July 15, 2015. Archived from
4526:
4508:
4490:
4418:
4392:
4366:
4336:
4282:
4256:
4230:
4176:
4150:
4132:"Permanent Labor Certification"
4124:
4109:
4090:
4060:
4034:
4009:
3953:
3928:
3915:10.1163/2210-7975_hrd-1307-0018
3895:
3853:
3827:
3801:
3775:
3749:
3726:
3703:
3687:Application for Travel Document
3680:
3649:
3626:
3570:
3550:
3520:
3490:
3439:
3382:
3356:
3325:
3291:
3255:
3155:
3136:
3104:
3049:
3019:
3001:
2976:
2778:
2727:
2697:
2644:
2378:U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
1683:Conditional permanent residents
1604:vote in certain local elections
1567:Communist Youth League of China
1521:Green card lottery e-mail fraud
1217:Green-card holders and families
1030:Immigration and Nationality Act
997:Department of Homeland Security
557:in 1952, states that "he term '
472:(BIA), acting on behalf of the
6987:International travel documents
6785:Permanent residency by country
6631:Center for Immigration Studies
6560:"Jump Start" (2006–2008)
6545:"Front Line" (2004–2005)
6195:Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting
6136:Office of Refugee Resettlement
5891:American Homecoming Act (1989)
5166:. May 22, 2008. Archived from
4850:"myUSCIS - Case Status Search"
3785:. Uscis.gov. January 1, 2012.
3723:, retrieved September 19, 2016
2614:
2589:
2396:
1436:performed by a USCIS-approved
870:currently available – 2 years
714:Sponsorship by a family member
706:A foreign national may obtain
682:President of the United States
628:application for naturalization
622:Permanent resident card (2010)
499:, especially if it involved a
464:(USCIS), but in some cases an
411:which shows that a person has
13:
1:
7002:United States immigration law
6681:Minuteman Civil Defense Corps
6525:"Peter Pan" (1960–1962)
6287:Eugenics in the United States
5147:Belize High Commission London
4934:(55): 14926. March 20, 2008.
3907:Human Rights Documents online
2760:, 194 (3d Cir. 2017) (same);
2306:
2291:Permanent residency in Canada
1361:Permanent Labor Certification
1355:Permanent Labor Certification
567:national of the United States
436:preponderance of the evidence
347:Child Citizenship Act of 2000
296:United States v. Wong Kim Ark
264:United States nationality law
222:Relinquishment of nationality
6349:Illegal immigrant population
6131:Board of Immigration Appeals
5967:Executive Order 13780 (2017)
5962:Executive Order 13769 (2017)
5855:UN Refugee Convention (1951)
5769:Gentlemen's Agreement (1907)
5305:. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
4428:. Federal Trade Commission.
4021:Center for American Progress
3746:, retrieved December 3, 2007
3700:, retrieved December 3, 2007
3646:, retrieved December 3, 2007
3447:8 U.S. Code § 1153 (a)(2)(B)
2425:Dowd, Alan (April 2, 2018).
2024:: 6 months (no eTA required)
1636:Be protected equally by the
1587:and other federal agencies.
959:
946:
931:
920:
915:
906:
901:
890:
885:
874:
869:
857:
845:
836:
831:
822:
817:
808:
803:
794:
789:
780:
775:
764:
657:Supplemental Security Income
470:Board of Immigration Appeals
7:
6565:"Phalanx" (2010–2016)
6540:"Endgame" (2003–2012)
6411:McCain–Kennedy (2005)
6401:DREAM Act (2001–2010)
6380:Canada–United States border
6375:Mexico–United States border
5942:H-1B Visa Reform Act (2004)
5804:Tydings–McDuffie Act (1934)
5571:Green Cards (United States)
4689:"London US Embassy website"
3609:"The Green Card, Explained"
3167:September 23, 2018, at the
3162:Check Case Processing Times
2710:September 23, 2018, at the
2536:September 25, 2018, at the
2482:(USCIS). January 22, 2013.
2268:
1897:or Foreign Affairs Manual.
1768:and the ability to travel.
1534:
1430:Immigrant visa adjudication
1401:Immigrant visa availability
1149:Married sons and daughters;
1040:Immigrant visa adjudication
1022:Immigrant visa availability
956:
943:
928:
912:
898:
882:
866:
842:
828:
814:
800:
786:
772:
34:Green card (disambiguation)
10:
7028:
6701:Negative Population Growth
6691:National Immigration Forum
6676:Migration Policy Institute
6451:US Citizenship Act of 2021
6007:Temporary protected status
5789:Emergency Quota Act (1921)
5297:December 17, 2011, at the
5249:December 30, 2017, at the
4741:"Returning Resident Visas"
4402:. US Department of State.
2960:December 10, 2018, at the
2840:December 23, 2018, at the
2821:December 24, 2018, at the
2756:November 29, 2018, at the
2476:"Path to U.S. Citizenship"
2285:Indefinite leave to remain
2275:Blue Card (European Union)
1644:, and local jurisdictions.
1624:United States Armed Forces
1576:
1474:
1444:Adjustment of status (AOS)
1179:
1129:
699:
576:
561:' means any person, not a
514:
501:particularly serious crime
417:lawful permanent residents
285:Naturalization Act of 1790
31:
6907:
6884:
6825:
6790:
6729:
6604:
6578:
6512:
6459:
6393:
6367:
6250:
6144:
6079:
6034:Security Advisory Opinion
5984:
5924:
5847:
5751:
5685:
5661:
5640:
5627:
5525:February 9, 2019, at the
5345:January 14, 2019, at the
5130:Department of Immigration
5124:February 4, 2016, at the
5100:January 28, 2019, at the
5076:February 1, 2019, at the
5015:. fcw.com. May 13, 2010.
4821:Expatriate Rules in HEART
4804:January 14, 2009, at the
3973:10.4135/9781483300498.n92
3862:A View on Slavic Axiology
3738:December 4, 2007, at the
3715:November 8, 2016, at the
3692:December 2, 2007, at the
3638:November 2, 2013, at the
3452:October 25, 2018, at the
3340:. Los Angeles, California
2902:December 2, 2018, at the
2686:October 10, 2018, at the
2551:December 9, 2018, at the
2124:: 90 days within 180 days
1996:: 90 days within 180 days
1927:: 90 days within 180 days
1613:
964:
951:
936:
850:
757:
726:Apply as victims of abuse
451:exceptional circumstances
207:U.S. citizens / nationals
104:
94:
77:
67:
55:
46:
41:
6743:Missing in Brooks County
6671:Mexicans Without Borders
6171:US v. Bhagat Singh Thind
6044:National Origins Formula
5728:Chinese Exclusion (1882)
5703:Civil Rights Act of 1866
5515:Immigration and Visas".
5340:Aruba Entry Requirements
4808:McDermott Will and Emery
4746:U.S. Department of State
4264:"Immigration Statistics"
4238:"Employment-Based Visas"
4001:: CS1 maint: location (
3710:Employment Authorization
3644:U.S. Department of State
3563:October 7, 2009, at the
3148:January 1, 2014, at the
2923:after September 30, 1996
2771:October 6, 2018, at the
2314:law of the United States
2262:Turks and Caicos Islands
1676:Selective Service System
1669:Internal Revenue Service
1638:law of the United States
1628:law enforcement agencies
1596:Selective Service System
1501:Green card lottery scams
1491:country of chargeability
1477:Diversity Immigrant Visa
1375:National Interest Waiver
1034:country of chargeability
1001:country of chargeability
939:Diversity immigrant (DV)
680:During his campaign for
675:Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II
403:, known officially as a
363:United States portal
290:Civil Rights Act of 1866
280:Colonial nationality law
171:Diversity Immigrant Visa
6022:Central American Minors
5952:Secure Fence Act (2006)
5814:Nationality Act of 1940
5764:Naturalization Act 1906
5738:Immigration Act of 1891
5723:Immigration Act of 1882
5713:Naturalization Act 1870
5693:Naturalization Law 1802
5669:Naturalization Act 1790
5491:Montenegro Visa Regimes
5273:March 30, 2019, at the
4400:"Website Fraud Warning"
3580:. USCIS. May 25, 2011.
3392:. USCIS. July 11, 2022.
2881:April 12, 2019, at the
2872:Matter of Vasquez-Muniz
2677:Campos v. United States
2654:. USCIS. May 11, 2010.
2380:(DHS). April 24, 2018.
1875:16–29: country of birth
1717:marriage of convenience
1563:Chinese Communist Party
1321:Quota system challenges
753:Immigrant visa backlog
548:Immigration Act of 1924
544:Nationality Act of 1940
533:Nationality Act of 1940
507:"for which the term of
405:permanent resident card
342:Immigration Act of 1990
307:Nationality Act of 1940
6737:Borderland (TV series)
6591:Arizona SB 1070 (2010)
6064:Unaccompanied children
5839:Luce–Celler Act (1946)
5629:Relevant colonial era,
5544:April 6, 2016, at the
5496:April 4, 2019, at the
5321:June 21, 2019, at the
5211:July 29, 2017, at the
3721:US Immigration Website
2008:British Virgin Islands
1994:Bosnia and Herzegovina
1822:
1622:Join and serve in the
1558:the oath of allegiance
1295:", signed into law by
988:
623:
615:
535:
425:United States citizens
302:Indian Citizenship Act
202:Birthright citizenship
7007:Immigration documents
6314:Immigration reduction
6225:Niz-Chavez v. Garland
5829:War Brides Act (1945)
5708:14th Amendment (1868)
5573:at Wikimedia Commons
5164:Government of Bermuda
4772:Gudeon & McFadden
4544:on November 12, 2018.
4118:The Augusta Chronicle
3338:The Los Angeles Times
2895:, 578 U.S. 452, ___,
2429:. providencemag.com.
2287:in the United Kingdom
2108:Caribbean Netherlands
1817:
1577:Further information:
986:
700:Further information:
621:
605:
577:Further information:
522:
474:U.S. Attorney General
110:2 years (conditional)
6876:United Arab Emirates
6616:Arizona Border Recon
6596:Alabama HB 56 (2011)
6460:Immigration stations
6394:Proposed legislation
6292:Guest worker program
6267:Brooks County, Texas
6179:US v. Brignoni-Ponce
5896:Immigration Act 1990
5799:Immigration Act 1924
5784:Immigration Act 1918
5774:Immigration Act 1907
5759:Immigration Act 1903
5327:Netherlandsandyou.nl
5170:on October 17, 2007.
5119:Entering The Bahamas
4825:. Benefitslink.com.
4244:on December 30, 2006
4120:. December 13, 2006.
3633:National Visa Center
3309:on February 14, 2021
3086:"Green Card | USCIS"
2892:Luna Torres v. Lynch
2597:"Khalid v. Sessions"
1626:, including in many
1579:United States person
1448:Adjustment of status
1419:is earlier than the
1249:improve this section
1047:Adjustment of status
696:Types of immigration
651:On August 12, 2019,
633:good moral character
440:good moral character
315:Relevant legislation
227:Honorary citizenship
32:For other uses, see
6535:"Gatekeeper" (1994)
6462:and points of entry
6354:Reverse immigration
6233:Sanchez v. Mayorkas
6146:Supreme Court cases
6002:Visa Waiver Program
5997:Permanent residence
5824:Magnuson Act (1943)
5653:Plantation Act 1740
3486:on August 15, 2012.
3427:. September 3, 2024
3421:"The Visa Bulletin"
3197:. August 12, 2019.
2876:23 I&N Dec. 207
2812:Galindo v. Sessions
2584:removal proceedings
2301:Green card marriage
2296:Permanent residency
1939:Antigua and Barbuda
1804:foreign tax credits
1462:Consular processing
1456:"concurrent filing"
1434:medical examination
1094:Consular processing
979:Application process
708:permanent residency
626:An LPR can file an
579:Refugee Act of 1980
482:removal proceedings
478:permanent residency
468:or a member of the
460:are decided by the
413:permanent residency
166:Refugees and asylum
108:10 years (standard)
6972:1940 introductions
6319:Immigration reform
6155:US v. Wong Kim Ark
6101:U.S. Border Patrol
6017:Green Card Lottery
5985:Visas and policies
5947:Real ID Act (2005)
5881:Refugee Act (1980)
5633:international laws
5622:and related topics
5467:. www.inm.gob.mx.
4561:The New York Times
4522:. October 2, 2020.
4504:. October 5, 2020.
3229:The New York Times
2867:§ 1101(a)(43)
2831:Tima v. Att'y Gen.
2807:§ 1229a(e)(2)
2578:2018-12-23 at the
2569:Khalid v. Sessions
2344:§ 1101(a)(20)
2078:Dominican Republic
1823:
1674:Register with the
1642:State of residence
1483:Green Card Lottery
1471:Green card lottery
1385:Immigrant petition
1351:Immigrant petition
1008:Immigrant petition
989:
902:1 year – 11 years
886:1 year – 12 years
773:No numerical limit
624:
616:
536:
323:Citizenship Clause
197:Oath of Allegiance
176:Illegal immigrants
6954:
6953:
6752:
6751:
6686:Minuteman Project
6661:Improve The Dream
6579:State legislation
6530:"Babylift" (1975)
6504:Washington Avenue
6499:Sullivan's Island
6421:STRIVE Act (2007)
6344:March for America
6297:Human trafficking
6187:Zadvydas v. Davis
6049:Expedited removal
5980:
5979:
5631:United States and
5569:Media related to
5244:List of Countries
5232:. April 25, 2022.
5143:Do I Need a Visa?
4891:978-92-9249-794-1
4564:. June 30, 2012.
4322:External link in
4216:External link in
4074:. July 14, 2015.
4048:. January 2, 2020
3871:10.31168/0428-2.9
3763:on March 14, 2012
3285:National Archives
2990:("Eligibility");
2941:§ 1101(a)(3)
2747:Alimbaev v. Att'y
2546:598 F.Supp.2d 777
2468:§ 1101(f)(8)
1753:aggravated felony
1697:conditional basis
1663:Required to file
1608:Constitutionality
1554:Communist parties
1344:alien beneficiary
1327:Augusta Chronicle
1297:President Clinton
1285:
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505:aggravated felony
484:. Any authorized
480:in the course of
466:immigration judge
429:U.S. Armed Forces
409:identity document
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6626:CASA of Maryland
6606:Non-governmental
6520:"Wetback" (1954)
6446:RAISE Act (2017)
6406:H.R. 4437 (2005)
5794:Cable Act (1922)
5743:Geary Act (1892)
5733:Scott Act (1888)
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1793:expatriation tax
1766:work eligibility
1655:Responsibilities
1393:employment-based
1280:
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852:Employment-based
759:Family-sponsored
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6277:Economic impact
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