{"id":27,"date":"2010-03-28T14:32:52","date_gmt":"2010-03-28T14:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2024-04-01T09:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T08:39:14","slug":"green-card-for-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/green-card-for-usa","title":{"rendered":"Green Card for USA &#8211; The Easy Ways to Get a Green Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although most routes to permanent residency in the USA are complicated, there are easy ways to get a Green Card for USA. As you might already know, this is the document you need to live and work permanently in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/US-Green-Card.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/US-Green-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Green Card for USA\" class=\"wp-image-797\" style=\"width:447px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/US-Green-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/US-Green-Card-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#what-is-a-green-card-for-usa\">What is a Green Card for USA?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#6-benefits-of-obtaining-permanent-residency\">6 Benefits of Obtaining Permanent Residency<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#easy-ways-to-get-a-green-card-for-usa\">Easy Ways to Get a Green Card for USA<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#final-thoughts-on-getting-a-green-card-for-usa\">Final Thoughts on Getting a Green Card for USA<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>So, what are the easy ways to get a Green Card? Read on to find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-green-card-for-usa\">What is a Green Card for USA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already covered the basic idea of a Green Card, but let\u2019s go into a bit more detail to understand why they\u2019re so desirable for people wanting to live in the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-benefits-of-obtaining-permanent-residency\">6 Benefits of Obtaining Permanent Residency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent residency, as the name suggests, means you can live in a country permanently without fear of deportation. Of course, there are still reasons you can be deported, but it\u2019s not as risky as living in the country on a temporary visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of other benefits to obtaining a US Green Card, though. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Green Card holders can sponsor relatives to help them get a Green Card for USA. Qualifying family members are immediate relatives: a spouse, parent, or unmarried child under 21 years of age. Even if someone isn\u2019t an immediate relative, there are some cases where Green Card holders can sponsor them under the Family Preference category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even the preference category doesn\u2019t extend too far. It covers relatives such as grandparents, parents\u2019 siblings, etc. Green Cards in this category take much longer to issue, too, as USCIS needs to wait for one to become available before it can issue it to someone new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Green Card holders pay much less for college, university, and vocational school tuition. If they are able to prove their residency, they can claim \u201cin-state\u201d status during the application process. This gives them plenty of savings compared to being an \u201cout of state\u201d student. Green Card holders are also eligible to apply for financial aid to reduce the financial burden of education even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> The permanent residency status that comes with having a Green Card means that someone doesn\u2019t need to continue reapplying to keep their status. Instead of renewing every year, they renew every ten years through Form I-551. Just complete the form and submit it to the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services. Green Cards are generally renewed around six months before they are set to expire. For more information about renewing your permanent resident, please check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/guides\/B2en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I renew or replace my permanent resident card?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Note, though, that this doesn\u2019t mean your legal status changes. Think of it in the same way as renewing a passport. Nothing changes in terms of you still being a citizen \u2013 it\u2019s more about updating your picture and any other relevant information that might change with age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Green Card holders can make financial contributions to election campaigns in the country, something that non-citizens cannot do. While they can contribute to campaigns, they are not allowed to actually vote. Voting is a right reserved for full United States citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Travelling in and out of the United States is much easier for a Green Card holder. It\u2019s important to note that anyone with a Green Card who intends to stay out of the United States for over six months runs the risk of having their card revoked as it calls their intent to live in the United States into question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Green Card holders who stay out of the country for over a year are considered to have abandoned having the United States as their permanent home. It can be difficult to prove otherwise, and it will likely involve having to attend an immigration hearing to convince a judge that you didn\u2019t intend to abandon your status in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> When a Green Card holder works for over ten years in the United States before retiring, they are eligible to receive US Social Security benefits. After 5 years of being a permanent resident, you can begin applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/what-it-takes-to-become-an-american-citizen\">American Citizenship<\/a>, which comes with many other social security benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/apply\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/acf3c043.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4094\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"easy-ways-to-get-a-green-card-for-usa\">Easy Ways to Get a Green Card for USA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know what one is, let\u2019s look at the easy ways to get a Green Card for USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is arguably through marriage. While finding a US citizen to marry might not be easy, as such, it\u2019s one of the easier ways to get a Green Card. The application process is a bit stricter than the others, but you\u2019re more likely to get one than if you apply for a job or through family connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The next option is to apply for the Green Card Program. This is arguably the easiest way to get a Green Card because you don\u2019t need family in the country or to find a job to sponsor you. Additionally, you don\u2019t need to find a US citizen to marry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to check whether your home country is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/qualifying-countries\">qualifying list<\/a>. Not all countries are on it, and the list changes each year thanks to changing immigration levels. So, make sure you check first, as this is the most important thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you need to apply online. You can apply directly on the US State Department\u2019s website, but you run the risk of making a mistake doing it that way. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/apply\">our online application<\/a> means we\u2019ll ensure you don\u2019t make any mistakes that will disqualify your application. Remember, when using our \u00e5aod immigration service, you are guaranteed that your application will not be disqualified due to errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When your application is accepted and you win, you\u2019ll have gone through the easy way to get a Green Card for USA. Winning means that not only will you get a Green Card for USA, but so will your spouse and children under the age of 21. As such, it\u2019s a great way of helping your whole family move to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And, like other Green Card routes, you can still apply for citizenship after 5 years. A Green Card comes with all the same benefits as any other Green Card, meaning you can work, enter the property market, and much more. Better still, you can work any job you want rather than being tied to highly-skilled professions as you would with an employment Green Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts-on-getting-a-green-card-for-usa\">Final Thoughts on Getting a Green Card for USA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know more about the easy ways to get a Green Card for USA. As mentioned, the easiest way is definitely through the Green Card Lottery. So, if you think this sounds like the route for you, don\u00b4t miss your chance to win a Green Card. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/apply\">Apply Online<\/a> today using our value-added service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/apply\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/acf3c043.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4094\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/how-can-I-apply-for-a-diversity-green-card\">how to apply for a Green Card<\/a> for USA, you can either contact us on chat or read more our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/frequently-asked-green-card-lottery-questions\">frequently asked green card questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although most routes to permanent residency in the USA are complicated, there are easy ways to get a Green Card for USA. 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