For applying a permanent visa while living in the USA that is known as GREEN CARD, you need to follow the process set by immigration. There are many ways to apply for permanent USA visa some common ways are being discussed here which may help you for applying permanent resident visa.
1:-Family-Sponsored Green Card:
If some of your relatives living in USA sponsor you . They can do it by filling form I-130, petition for Alien relative. In case of marriage one of either man or woman who is permanent resident of USA can sponsor the other .
2:-Employment-Based
Green Card:
Employment-based preferences include EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
categories. Employer sponsorship is usually required, and they file a petition
on your behalf.
3:-Diversity Visa Program:
A limited number of visas are available through a lottery system. You need to apply during the annual Diversity Visa Lottery Program.
4:-Refugee/Asylee
Status:
If you've been granted refugee or asylee status. you can
apply for a Green Card after fulfilling certain conditions.
5:- Other Special Programs:
There are various other programs such as the U visa for crime victims, T visa for trafficking victims, etc.
Once a petition is approved, you may need to wait for
visa numbers to become available, especially for family-sponsored and
employment-based categories. After that, you can apply for an immigrant visa or
adjust your status if you're already in the U.S.
BUT if you are out of USA and want to apply for a
permanent USA visa then these steps
should be followed.
1:- File
Petition:
Some of your relative has to start a process by filling a
petition for example form I-130 that is for family sponsored visas, with U.S.
citizenship and immigration services.
2:-Wait for Petition Approval:
When the petition is approved then it is forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC assigns a case number and invoice ID number. Till then you have to wait.
3:- Pay
Fees:
If you get the case number and invoice ID number then pay
the required immigrant visa fees online through the NVC's Consular Electronic
Application Center (CEAC).
4:- Submit
Visa Application:
Now it is time to complete the online immigrant visa application form (DS-260) through the CEAC.
5:- Submit Supporting Documents:
Upload supporting documents, such as passport photos,
civil documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates), and the Affidavit Supporting
the documents.
6:- Wait for Visa Interview:
Once all required documents and fees are submitted, wait for notification of the visa interview appointment at the U.S. embassy or consulate that is in your home country.
7:- Attend
Visa Interview:
Attend the visa interview with necessary documents. Be
prepared to answer questions about your background and the purpose of
immigrating to the U.S.
8:- Receive Visa:
If approved, you will receive your immigrant visa,
allowing you to travel to the U.S.
9:- Pay USCIS Immigrant Fee:
It is necessary to pay the USCIS immigrant fee before travelling. But remember this fee is different from the visa application fee. You have to pay both the fee separately.
10- Travel to the U.S.:
Once all steps are completed and the visa is issued, you can travel to the U.S. and will receive your Green Card after arriving.
0 Comments