How do I apply for a green card?

In Delaware, you can apply for a green card if you are married to or the parent of a United States citizen. To apply for a green card through family, you must file Form I-130, “Petition for Alien Relative.” This form is for those who wish to become a “permanent resident” or obtain a “green card.” After filing Form I-130, you will receive an acknowledgment letter and a receipt number via mail. You can track your application status online with this receipt number. The next step is to file Form I-485, “Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.” This form will require that you provide basic information about yourself, including your name, birthdate, home address, and other personal data. You must also provide proof of your relationship to the US citizen who is sponsoring you, such as a copy of your marriage certificate or birth certificate. Along with your application, you will need to provide items such as proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for the US citizen who is sponsoring you, evidence of all divorce papers and termination of earlier marriages, and evidence of financial support. Lastly, you will need to pay a filing fee and submit passport-style color photographs. If your application is approved, you will receive a green card in the mail. The green card will be valid for ten years and will need to be renewed at the end of the period. After five years of holding a green card, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization and become a United States citizen.

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Para poder solicitar una tarjeta verde, primero es importante comprender que existen varias formas de hacerlo. La forma más común es someter una solicitud de tarjeta verde junto con los documentos requeridos para el estado de Delaware. Esto generalmente implica completar el Formulario I-485 (solicitud para obtener el estatus de residencia permanente) y presentarlo con la documentación necesaria. La documentación adicional que se puede requerir para presentar en Delaware incluye la documentación de su estatus migratorio actual, según sea el caso, y documentación de apoyo que demuestre su calidad de familiar. Además, usted debe presentar el Formulario I-864 (petición de ajuste en calidad de patrocinador), que es el formulario donde usted (patrocinador) se compromete a hacerse cargo financieramente de la persona que está solicitando la tarjeta verde. También debe presentar los documentos de prueba de ingresos que demuestren que tiene la capacidad financiera para proveer el patrocinio. Una vez que todos los documentos se hayan presentado, se espera que USCIS (Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración) revise y procese la solicitud. Después de que USCIS apruebe la solicitud, latarjeta verde se emitirá y el trámite de inmigración se completará.

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