How can I apply for a green card?
A Green Card provides permanent residency in the United States and is obtained through a process called adjustment of status. If you are living in Maryland, then you would need to first determine if you are qualified to apply for a green card. To be eligible, you must be a foreign national who has been granted a valid immigrant visa by the U.S. Department of State. The most common way to get an immigrant visa is to have a relative who is a U.S. citizen sponsor you or to have an employer sponsor you. Once you have established that you are eligible for a green card, you will need to gather the required information and documents. This includes identity documents such as a valid passport, documentation showing that you have a valid entry in the U.S., evidence of family relationships, and evidence of financial support for your stay. Once you have all the necessary paperwork, you will need to complete Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and submit it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services with a fee if applicable. After submitting your application, you will need to attend a biometrics appointment and an interview. Once you have passed the interview, USCIS will determine whether you are eligible for the green card. If your application is approved, you will receive a green card in the mail. It is important to note that if you are currently in the United States illegally, then you cannot apply for a green card and may be subject to deportation.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La manera en que puedes solicitar una tarjeta verde (green card) depende de varios factores, como tu estado civil, tu relación con un ciudadano estadounidense o tu situación migratoria. Por ejemplo, si eres ciudadano/a extranjero/a, primero debes pasar por el proceso de migración de inmigración de Maryland. Para aplicar para una tarjeta verde, primero debes calificar como uno de los siguientes inmigrantes beneficiarios de la ley: • Cantidades limitadas de inmigrantes basados en el empleo • Categorías especiales para inmigrantes con amigos y familiares ciudadanos estadounidenses • Inmigrantes basados en una petición de asilo • Inmigrantes con la visa de inversión • Estatus de refugiado/a o asilado/a • Estatus de no inmigrante Un paso clave para iniciar el proceso es solicitar el formulario de registro de inmigración, el Formulario I-485. Si calificas para el programa de tarjeta verde, debes completar este formulario y enviarlo a la oficina de inmigración de Maryland. Una vez completado el Formulario I-485, recibirás una notificación por correo sobre la decisión de tu solicitud. Si la respuesta es positiva, recibirás la tarjeta de inmigrante dentro de los próximos 90 días. Si recibes una respuesta negativa, tendrás la opción de realizar una auditoría para presentar una apelación.
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