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Calculated Shard: 35 (from laksa148)

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Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa035.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-application.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-application.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.immigrationunitedstates.org\/products\/green-card-application.html","crawl_time":1776050281,"first_indexed_time":1543891802,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,immigrationunitedstates!www,\/products\/green-card-application.html s443","src_root_hash":"12683477944630917635","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Green Card Application","meta_descriptions":["Green Card Application Forms and Instructions. Apply for Lawful Permanent Residence through Relatives, Work, DV Lottery, Investment. Forms and Requirements to file green card application."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Green Card Application\nGreen Card Application Information and Instructions\nHow to Apply for a United States Green Card or Permanent Resident Card?\nFormat: Instant Download\nU.S. Legal Permanent Resident Application (green card application)\nThe green card is also known as legal permanent residence (LPR), immigrant visa, Alien Registration Card, Lawful permanent resident \"LPR\" card, or USCIS Form I-551, among other common names for the status as a green card holder. The legal permanent resident status with a green card allows you to live permanently in the United States with many rights and responsibilities, including the legal right to work and study in the United States. The Application for a Green Card or Lawful Permanent Residence is a complex multi-step process. There are several immigration categories and ways to obtain a green card but also several requirements, procedures, application fees, and green card application forms to file.  In general, when applying for permanent residence the green card applicant must submit support documentation to prove eligibility to apply for a green card, and file a few application forms or petitions in order to complete the green card application process.\nThere are several routes to be eligible to apply for a green card, there are several immigration categories and laws that provide opportunity for applicants to receive a green card. However, the application process may be complicated and it may be difficult to find all the proper application information. The green card application guide has been prepared to help green card applicants to understand the complete application process and to receive information about all the main categories and routes to apply for a green card. This guide includes eligibility information to apply for a green card, access to green card application forms, forms instructions, contact information and filing instructions, requirements, procedures, and all the required information has been compiled into a complete and extensive application and information package, to help applicants to understand and start their green card application process. This application package explains in detail the application process, but in a simplified way in order to make the application process easy to understand. Green card applicants can order this application guide to start their green card application or to follow up on a pending application.\nCommon Routes to Apply for a Green Card:\nGreen card application through Family-Based petitions from \nAmerican Spouse\n (husband or wife)\nGreen card through Family-Based petition from\nAmerican Family\nRelatives (father, mother, spouse, brother, sister, children)\nGreen card through a U.S.\nEmployer\nGreen card through Self-Petition\nGreen card through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the DV\nGreen Card Lottery\nGreen card through\nInvestment\n in the (EB-5) Program for Entrepreneur Investors.\nGreen card through\nAsylum Refugee\nStatus\nGreen card as a Special Immigrant\nReligious workers, Cuban Citizens, Haitian Refugee, American Indians Born in Canada, Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen\nChildren Born to Foreign Diplomats in the United States\nGreen card through Special Job Categories\nGreen card through Special Family Categories\nApplication Process for Legal Permanent Residency (LPR)\nThis application package explains in detail how to apply for a green card. The following are the main steps for the complete green card application process:\n1. Petition\nThe American sponsor files a petition. In some cases the green card applicant can self-petition without a sponsor.\n2. Wait for a Visa Number to Become Available\nAfter the immigrant Petition has been approved by the USCIS, then the National Visa Center assigns a visa number to the green card application case. Due to numeric visa limitations and caps, the visa number might take a long time to become available. Immediate relatives like spouse, parents and underage and unmarried children of American citizens don't have to wait for a visa number; therefore their processing time is much faster compared to other immigrant categories.\n3. Adjust Status in the U.S., or Consular Processing at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Abroad\nWhen a visa number becomes available, then the National Visa Center notifies the green card applicant of the following steps to apply. The green card applicant may adjust status from a non-immigrant visa into a permanent resident status while physically present in the U.S., or in some cases it may be required to apply for an immigrant visa using consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. After an immigrant visa has been approved and stamped in the applicant passport, then the new immigrant may travel to the U.S. and obtain a green card.\nGreen Card Derivatives\nWith most green card application petitions, the applicant’s derivatives (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) may be included on the immigration petition and be eligible to receive a green card as derivatives of the main green card applicant.\nGreen Card Application Forms that can be found using the Green Card Application Package:\nPetition for Alien Relative\nPetition for Immigrant Worker\nPetition by Alien Entrepreneur Investor\nPetition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant\nE-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance\nPoverty Guidelines\nBiographic Information\nAffidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act\nReport of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record\nE-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance\nApplication to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status\nNotice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative\nApplication for Immigrant Visa\nDiversity Visa Program DV-Lottery Official Online Applicant Entry System (AEC)\nPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)\nChoice of Address and Agent\nPending Case Status forms\nChange of Address\nForms Instructions and additional resources\nThis page can be found at:\nhttps:\/\/www.immigrationunitedstates.org\/products\/green-card-application.html\nApplication Instructions and FAQs Included in the Green Card Application Package:\nWhat is a green card or a Lawful Permanent Resident card?\nHow to apply for a green card?\nHow to obtain a green card?\nGreen card petition\nWaiting for an immigrant visa number to become available\nApplication for an immigrant visa\nGreen card application forms\nInstructions for green card application forms\nDifferent ways to apply for a green card?\nDescription of the main ways to become a U.S. Permanent Resident\nAdjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident (LPR)\nConsular processing to obtain an immigrant visa\nList of USCIS offices and contact information in the U.S.\nList of USCIS international offices abroad\nList and contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad\nExplanation of the difference between a conditional green card and a non-conditional green card\nWhich green cards are issued with conditions?\nHow to remove conditions on a green card?\nWhat type of green card forms to file\nHow to access official forms and instructions\nGeneral information about how to apply for a green card\nGreen card application process through marriage\nGreen card application process through relatives\nSelf-petition for a green card if citizen spouse died\nGreen card application process through investment\nGreen card application process through employment\nGreen card application process as a special immigrant\nGreen card application through Asylum Refugee\nGreen card as a Special Immigrant\nGreen card application for Religious workers\nGreen card application instructions for Cuban citizens\nGreen card application for American Indians Born in Canada\nGreen card application for Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen\nGreen card application for children born to foreign diplomats in the United States\nGreen card for students\nGreen card lottery application\nGreen card lottery entry status check\nGreen card affidavit of support\nFamily relative eligible to receive derivative green cards\nGreen card processing time\nHow to check the case status of my pending green card petition or green card application\nHow to notify the USCIS of a change of address for green card holders\nHow to request employment authorization\nAdvance parole to travel while green card application is in process\nImmigration benefits and green card processing for military personnel and their relatives\nInformation about extended travel abroad with a green card and the green card reentry permit\nWaiting time and requirements for green card holders to apply for U.S. citizenship\nInformation about dual citizenship\nHow to contact immigration attorneys\nOrder the green card application package for step by step instructions on how to apply for a green card, including instructions to access and file permanent residence application forms.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/cdn2.bigcommerce.com\/server500\/2462d\/templates\/__custom\/images\/ajax-loader.gif?t=1678167066) Loading... 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The legal permanent resident status with a green card allows you to live permanently in the United States with many rights and responsibilities, including the legal right to work and study in the United States. The Application for a Green Card or Lawful Permanent Residence is a complex multi-step process. There are several immigration categories and ways to obtain a green card but also several requirements, procedures, application fees, and green card application forms to file. In general, when applying for permanent residence the green card applicant must submit support documentation to prove eligibility to apply for a green card, and file a few application forms or petitions in order to complete the green card application process.\n\nThere are several routes to be eligible to apply for a green card, there are several immigration categories and laws that provide opportunity for applicants to receive a green card. 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The following are the main steps for the complete green card application process:\n\n#### 1\\. Petition\nThe American sponsor files a petition. In some cases the green card applicant can self-petition without a sponsor.\n\n#### 2\\. Wait for a Visa Number to Become Available\nAfter the immigrant Petition has been approved by the USCIS, then the National Visa Center assigns a visa number to the green card application case. Due to numeric visa limitations and caps, the visa number might take a long time to become available. Immediate relatives like spouse, parents and underage and unmarried children of American citizens don't have to wait for a visa number; therefore their processing time is much faster compared to other immigrant categories.\n\n#### 3\\. Adjust Status in the U.S., or Consular Processing at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Abroad\nWhen a visa number becomes available, then the National Visa Center notifies the green card applicant of the following steps to apply. The green card applicant may adjust status from a non-immigrant visa into a permanent resident status while physically present in the U.S., or in some cases it may be required to apply for an immigrant visa using consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. After an immigrant visa has been approved and stamped in the applicant passport, then the new immigrant may travel to the U.S. and obtain a green card.\n\n#### Green Card Derivatives\nWith most green card application petitions, the applicant’s derivatives (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) may be included on the immigration petition and be eligible to receive a green card as derivatives of the main green card applicant.\n\n#### Green Card Application Forms that can be found using the Green Card Application Package:\n- Petition for Alien Relative\n- Petition for Immigrant Worker\n- Petition by Alien Entrepreneur Investor\n- Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant\n- E-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance\n- Poverty Guidelines\n- Biographic Information\n- Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act\n- Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record\n- E-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance\n- Application to Register 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There are several immigration categories and ways to obtain a green card but also several requirements, procedures, application fees, and green card application forms to file. In general, when applying for permanent residence the green card applicant must submit support documentation to prove eligibility to apply for a green card, and file a few application forms or petitions in order to complete the green card application process.\n\nThere are several routes to be eligible to apply for a green card, there are several immigration categories and laws that provide opportunity for applicants to receive a green card. However, the application process may be complicated and it may be difficult to find all the proper application information. The green card application guide has been prepared to help green card applicants to understand the complete application process and to receive information about all the main categories and routes to apply for a green card. This guide includes eligibility information to apply for a green card, access to green card application forms, forms instructions, contact information and filing instructions, requirements, procedures, and all the required information has been compiled into a complete and extensive application and information package, to help applicants to understand and start their green card application process. This application package explains in detail the application process, but in a simplified way in order to make the application process easy to understand. 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The green card applicant may adjust status from a non-immigrant visa into a permanent resident status while physically present in the U.S., or in some cases it may be required to apply for an immigrant visa using consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. After an immigrant visa has been approved and stamped in the applicant passport, then the new immigrant may travel to the U.S. and obtain a green card.\n\n#### Green Card Derivatives\nWith most green card application petitions, the applicant’s derivatives (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) may be included on the immigration petition and be eligible to receive a green card as derivatives of the main green card applicant.\n\n#### Green Card Application Forms that can be found using the Green Card Application Package:\n- Petition for Alien Relative\n- Petition for Immigrant Worker\n- Petition by Alien Entrepreneur Investor\n- Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant\n- E-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance\n- Poverty Guidelines\n- Biographic Information\n- Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act\n- Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record\n- E-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance\n- Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status\n- Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative\n- Application for Immigrant Visa\n- Diversity Visa Program DV-Lottery Official Online Applicant Entry System (AEC)\n- Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)\n- Choice of Address and Agent\n- Pending Case Status forms\n- Change of Address\n- Forms Instructions and additional resources\n\nThis page can be found at: <https:\/\/www.immigrationunitedstates.org\/products\/green-card-application.html>\n\n#### Application Instructions and FAQs Included in the Green Card Application Package:\n- What is a green card or a Lawful Permanent Resident card?\n- How to apply for a green card?\n- How to obtain a green card?\n- Green card petition\n- Waiting for an immigrant visa number to become available\n- Application for an immigrant visa\n- Green card application forms\n- Instructions for green card application forms\n- Different ways to apply for a green card?\n- Description of the main ways to become a U.S. Permanent Resident\n- Adjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident (LPR)\n- Consular processing to obtain an immigrant visa\n- List of USCIS offices and contact information in the U.S.\n- List of USCIS international offices abroad\n- List and contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad\n- Explanation of the difference between a conditional green card and a non-conditional green card\n- Which green cards are issued with conditions?\n- How to remove conditions on a green card?\n- What type of green card forms to file\n- How to access official forms and instructions\n- General information about how to apply for a green card\n- Green card application process through marriage\n- Green card application process through relatives\n- Self-petition for a green card if citizen spouse died\n- Green card application process through investment\n- Green card application process through employment\n- Green card application process as a special immigrant\n- Green card application through Asylum Refugee\n- Green card as a Special Immigrant\n- Green card application for Religious workers\n- Green card application instructions for Cuban citizens\n- Green card application for American Indians Born in Canada\n- Green card application for Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen\n- Green card application for children born to foreign diplomats in the United States\n- Green card for students\n- Green card lottery application\n- Green card lottery entry status check\n- Green card affidavit of support\n- Family relative eligible to receive derivative green cards\n- Green card processing time\n- How to check the case status of my pending green card petition or green card application\n- How to notify the USCIS of a change of address for green card holders\n- How to request employment authorization\n- Advance parole to travel while green card application is in process\n- Immigration benefits and green card processing for military personnel and their relatives\n- Information about extended travel abroad with a green card and the green card reentry permit\n- Waiting time and requirements for green card holders to apply for U.S. citizenship\n- Information about dual citizenship\n- How to contact immigration attorneys\n\nOrder the green card application package for step by step instructions on how to apply for a green card, including instructions to access and file permanent residence application forms.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Green Card Application Green Card Application Information and Instructions How to Apply for a United States Green Card or Permanent Resident Card? Format: Instant Download U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Application (green card application) The green card is also known as legal permanent residence (LPR), immigrant visa, Alien Registration Card, Lawful permanent resident "LPR" card, or USCIS Form I-551, among other common names for the status as a green card holder. The legal permanent resident status with a green card allows you to live permanently in the United States with many rights and responsibilities, including the legal right to work and study in the United States. The Application for a Green Card or Lawful Permanent Residence is a complex multi-step process. There are several immigration categories and ways to obtain a green card but also several requirements, procedures, application fees, and green card application forms to file. In general, when applying for permanent residence the green card applicant must submit support documentation to prove eligibility to apply for a green card, and file a few application forms or petitions in order to complete the green card application process. There are several routes to be eligible to apply for a green card, there are several immigration categories and laws that provide opportunity for applicants to receive a green card. However, the application process may be complicated and it may be difficult to find all the proper application information. The green card application guide has been prepared to help green card applicants to understand the complete application process and to receive information about all the main categories and routes to apply for a green card. This guide includes eligibility information to apply for a green card, access to green card application forms, forms instructions, contact information and filing instructions, requirements, procedures, and all the required information has been compiled into a complete and extensive application and information package, to help applicants to understand and start their green card application process. This application package explains in detail the application process, but in a simplified way in order to make the application process easy to understand. Green card applicants can order this application guide to start their green card application or to follow up on a pending application. Common Routes to Apply for a Green Card: Green card application through Family-Based petitions from American Spouse (husband or wife) Green card through Family-Based petition from American Family Relatives (father, mother, spouse, brother, sister, children) Green card through a U.S. Employer Green card through Self-Petition Green card through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the DV Green Card Lottery Green card through Investment in the (EB-5) Program for Entrepreneur Investors. Green card through Asylum Refugee Status Green card as a Special Immigrant Religious workers, Cuban Citizens, Haitian Refugee, American Indians Born in Canada, Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen Children Born to Foreign Diplomats in the United States Green card through Special Job Categories Green card through Special Family Categories Application Process for Legal Permanent Residency (LPR) This application package explains in detail how to apply for a green card. The following are the main steps for the complete green card application process: 1. Petition The American sponsor files a petition. In some cases the green card applicant can self-petition without a sponsor. 2. Wait for a Visa Number to Become Available After the immigrant Petition has been approved by the USCIS, then the National Visa Center assigns a visa number to the green card application case. Due to numeric visa limitations and caps, the visa number might take a long time to become available. Immediate relatives like spouse, parents and underage and unmarried children of American citizens don't have to wait for a visa number; therefore their processing time is much faster compared to other immigrant categories. 3. Adjust Status in the U.S., or Consular Processing at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Abroad When a visa number becomes available, then the National Visa Center notifies the green card applicant of the following steps to apply. The green card applicant may adjust status from a non-immigrant visa into a permanent resident status while physically present in the U.S., or in some cases it may be required to apply for an immigrant visa using consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. After an immigrant visa has been approved and stamped in the applicant passport, then the new immigrant may travel to the U.S. and obtain a green card. Green Card Derivatives With most green card application petitions, the applicant’s derivatives (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) may be included on the immigration petition and be eligible to receive a green card as derivatives of the main green card applicant. Green Card Application Forms that can be found using the Green Card Application Package: Petition for Alien Relative Petition for Immigrant Worker Petition by Alien Entrepreneur Investor Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance Poverty Guidelines Biographic Information Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative Application for Immigrant Visa Diversity Visa Program DV-Lottery Official Online Applicant Entry System (AEC) Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) Choice of Address and Agent Pending Case Status forms Change of Address Forms Instructions and additional resources This page can be found at: https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-application.html Application Instructions and FAQs Included in the Green Card Application Package: What is a green card or a Lawful Permanent Resident card? How to apply for a green card? How to obtain a green card? Green card petition Waiting for an immigrant visa number to become available Application for an immigrant visa Green card application forms Instructions for green card application forms Different ways to apply for a green card? Description of the main ways to become a U.S. Permanent Resident Adjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident (LPR) Consular processing to obtain an immigrant visa List of USCIS offices and contact information in the U.S. List of USCIS international offices abroad List and contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad Explanation of the difference between a conditional green card and a non-conditional green card Which green cards are issued with conditions? How to remove conditions on a green card? What type of green card forms to file How to access official forms and instructions General information about how to apply for a green card Green card application process through marriage Green card application process through relatives Self-petition for a green card if citizen spouse died Green card application process through investment Green card application process through employment Green card application process as a special immigrant Green card application through Asylum Refugee Green card as a Special Immigrant Green card application for Religious workers Green card application instructions for Cuban citizens Green card application for American Indians Born in Canada Green card application for Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen Green card application for children born to foreign diplomats in the United States Green card for students Green card lottery application Green card lottery entry status check Green card affidavit of support Family relative eligible to receive derivative green cards Green card processing time How to check the case status of my pending green card petition or green card application How to notify the USCIS of a change of address for green card holders How to request employment authorization Advance parole to travel while green card application is in process Immigration benefits and green card processing for military personnel and their relatives Information about extended travel abroad with a green card and the green card reentry permit Waiting time and requirements for green card holders to apply for U.S. citizenship Information about dual citizenship How to contact immigration attorneys Order the green card application package for step by step instructions on how to apply for a green card, including instructions to access and file permanent residence application forms.
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The following are the main steps for the complete green card application process: #### 1\. Petition The American sponsor files a petition. In some cases the green card applicant can self-petition without a sponsor. #### 2\. Wait for a Visa Number to Become Available After the immigrant Petition has been approved by the USCIS, then the National Visa Center assigns a visa number to the green card application case. Due to numeric visa limitations and caps, the visa number might take a long time to become available. Immediate relatives like spouse, parents and underage and unmarried children of American citizens don't have to wait for a visa number; therefore their processing time is much faster compared to other immigrant categories. #### 3\. Adjust Status in the U.S., or Consular Processing at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Abroad When a visa number becomes available, then the National Visa Center notifies the green card applicant of the following steps to apply. The green card applicant may adjust status from a non-immigrant visa into a permanent resident status while physically present in the U.S., or in some cases it may be required to apply for an immigrant visa using consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. After an immigrant visa has been approved and stamped in the applicant passport, then the new immigrant may travel to the U.S. and obtain a green card. #### Green Card Derivatives With most green card application petitions, the applicant’s derivatives (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) may be included on the immigration petition and be eligible to receive a green card as derivatives of the main green card applicant. #### Green Card Application Forms that can be found using the Green Card Application Package: - Petition for Alien Relative - Petition for Immigrant Worker - Petition by Alien Entrepreneur Investor - Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance - Poverty Guidelines - Biographic Information - Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act - Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status - Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative - Application for Immigrant Visa - Diversity Visa Program DV-Lottery Official Online Applicant Entry System (AEC) - Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) - Choice of Address and Agent - Pending Case Status forms - Change of Address - Forms Instructions and additional resources This page can be found at: <https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-application.html> #### Application Instructions and FAQs Included in the Green Card Application Package: - What is a green card or a Lawful Permanent Resident card? - How to apply for a green card? - How to obtain a green card? - Green card petition - Waiting for an immigrant visa number to become available - Application for an immigrant visa - Green card application forms - Instructions for green card application forms - Different ways to apply for a green card? - Description of the main ways to become a U.S. Permanent Resident - Adjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident (LPR) - Consular processing to obtain an immigrant visa - List of USCIS offices and contact information in the U.S. - List of USCIS international offices abroad - List and contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad - Explanation of the difference between a conditional green card and a non-conditional green card - Which green cards are issued with conditions? - How to remove conditions on a green card? - What type of green card forms to file - How to access official forms and instructions - General information about how to apply for a green card - Green card application process through marriage - Green card application process through relatives - Self-petition for a green card if citizen spouse died - Green card application process through investment - Green card application process through employment - Green card application process as a special immigrant - Green card application through Asylum Refugee - Green card as a Special Immigrant - Green card application for Religious workers - Green card application instructions for Cuban citizens - Green card application for American Indians Born in Canada - Green card application for Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen - Green card application for children born to foreign diplomats in the United States - Green card for students - Green card lottery application - Green card lottery entry status check - Green card affidavit of support - Family relative eligible to receive derivative green cards - Green card processing time - How to check the case status of my pending green card petition or green card application - How to notify the USCIS of a change of address for green card holders - How to request employment authorization - Advance parole to travel while green card application is in process - Immigration benefits and green card processing for military personnel and their relatives - Information about extended travel abroad with a green card and the green card reentry permit - Waiting time and requirements for green card holders to apply for U.S. citizenship - 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Readable Markdown	## Green Card Application #### Green Card Application Information and Instructions #### How to Apply for a United States Green Card or Permanent Resident Card? Format: Instant Download #### U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Application (green card application) The green card is also known as legal permanent residence (LPR), immigrant visa, Alien Registration Card, Lawful permanent resident "LPR" card, or USCIS Form I-551, among other common names for the status as a green card holder. The legal permanent resident status with a green card allows you to live permanently in the United States with many rights and responsibilities, including the legal right to work and study in the United States. The Application for a Green Card or Lawful Permanent Residence is a complex multi-step process. There are several immigration categories and ways to obtain a green card but also several requirements, procedures, application fees, and green card application forms to file. In general, when applying for permanent residence the green card applicant must submit support documentation to prove eligibility to apply for a green card, and file a few application forms or petitions in order to complete the green card application process. There are several routes to be eligible to apply for a green card, there are several immigration categories and laws that provide opportunity for applicants to receive a green card. However, the application process may be complicated and it may be difficult to find all the proper application information. The green card application guide has been prepared to help green card applicants to understand the complete application process and to receive information about all the main categories and routes to apply for a green card. This guide includes eligibility information to apply for a green card, access to green card application forms, forms instructions, contact information and filing instructions, requirements, procedures, and all the required information has been compiled into a complete and extensive application and information package, to help applicants to understand and start their green card application process. This application package explains in detail the application process, but in a simplified way in order to make the application process easy to understand. Green card applicants can order this application guide to start their green card application or to follow up on a pending application. #### Common Routes to Apply for a Green Card: - Green card application through Family-Based petitions from [American Spouse](https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-marriage.html) (husband or wife) - Green card through Family-Based petition from [American Family](https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-relatives.html) Relatives (father, mother, spouse, brother, sister, children) - Green card through a U.S. [Employer](https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-employment.html) - Green card through Self-Petition - Green card through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the DV [Green Card Lottery](https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-lottery.html) - Green card through [Investment](https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-entrepreneur-investor.html) in the (EB-5) Program for Entrepreneur Investors. - Green card through [Asylum Refugee](https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-asylum-refugee.html) Status - Green card as a Special Immigrant - Religious workers, Cuban Citizens, Haitian Refugee, American Indians Born in Canada, Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen - Children Born to Foreign Diplomats in the United States - Green card through Special Job Categories - Green card through Special Family Categories #### Application Process for Legal Permanent Residency (LPR) This application package explains in detail how to apply for a green card. The following are the main steps for the complete green card application process: #### 1\. Petition The American sponsor files a petition. In some cases the green card applicant can self-petition without a sponsor. #### 2\. Wait for a Visa Number to Become Available After the immigrant Petition has been approved by the USCIS, then the National Visa Center assigns a visa number to the green card application case. Due to numeric visa limitations and caps, the visa number might take a long time to become available. Immediate relatives like spouse, parents and underage and unmarried children of American citizens don't have to wait for a visa number; therefore their processing time is much faster compared to other immigrant categories. #### 3\. Adjust Status in the U.S., or Consular Processing at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Abroad When a visa number becomes available, then the National Visa Center notifies the green card applicant of the following steps to apply. The green card applicant may adjust status from a non-immigrant visa into a permanent resident status while physically present in the U.S., or in some cases it may be required to apply for an immigrant visa using consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. After an immigrant visa has been approved and stamped in the applicant passport, then the new immigrant may travel to the U.S. and obtain a green card. #### Green Card Derivatives With most green card application petitions, the applicant’s derivatives (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) may be included on the immigration petition and be eligible to receive a green card as derivatives of the main green card applicant. #### Green Card Application Forms that can be found using the Green Card Application Package: - Petition for Alien Relative - Petition for Immigrant Worker - Petition by Alien Entrepreneur Investor - Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance - Poverty Guidelines - Biographic Information - Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act - Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status - Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative - Application for Immigrant Visa - Diversity Visa Program DV-Lottery Official Online Applicant Entry System (AEC) - Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) - Choice of Address and Agent - Pending Case Status forms - Change of Address - Forms Instructions and additional resources This page can be found at: <https://www.immigrationunitedstates.org/products/green-card-application.html> #### Application Instructions and FAQs Included in the Green Card Application Package: - What is a green card or a Lawful Permanent Resident card? - How to apply for a green card? - How to obtain a green card? - Green card petition - Waiting for an immigrant visa number to become available - Application for an immigrant visa - Green card application forms - Instructions for green card application forms - Different ways to apply for a green card? - Description of the main ways to become a U.S. Permanent Resident - Adjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident (LPR) - Consular processing to obtain an immigrant visa - List of USCIS offices and contact information in the U.S. - List of USCIS international offices abroad - List and contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad - Explanation of the difference between a conditional green card and a non-conditional green card - Which green cards are issued with conditions? - How to remove conditions on a green card? - What type of green card forms to file - How to access official forms and instructions - General information about how to apply for a green card - Green card application process through marriage - Green card application process through relatives - Self-petition for a green card if citizen spouse died - Green card application process through investment - Green card application process through employment - Green card application process as a special immigrant - Green card application through Asylum Refugee - Green card as a Special Immigrant - Green card application for Religious workers - Green card application instructions for Cuban citizens - Green card application for American Indians Born in Canada - Green card application for Amerasian Child of a U.S. citizen - Green card application for children born to foreign diplomats in the United States - Green card for students - Green card lottery application - Green card lottery entry status check - Green card affidavit of support - Family relative eligible to receive derivative green cards - Green card processing time - How to check the case status of my pending green card petition or green card application - How to notify the USCIS of a change of address for green card holders - How to request employment authorization - Advance parole to travel while green card application is in process - Immigration benefits and green card processing for military personnel and their relatives - Information about extended travel abroad with a green card and the green card reentry permit - Waiting time and requirements for green card holders to apply for U.S. citizenship - Information about dual citizenship - How to contact immigration attorneys Order the green card application package for step by step instructions on how to apply for a green card, including instructions to access and file permanent residence application forms.
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