| Following a few simple guidelines can make for an | | | | Adjustment of Status. You can also apply for |
| easy process when applying for a U.S. Green Card. A | | | | Adjustment of Status if you have a child born on U.S. |
| green card can be applied for through the U.S. | | | | soil, or if you have a family member currently living as |
| Citizenship and Immigration Services Office also | | | | a U.S. citizen. Adjustment of Status can also be used |
| known as USCIS. This office is a branch through the | | | | to apply for refugee status; through this, you could |
| U.S. Department of Homeland Security, therefore | | | | be granted permanent residence. |
| many rules and regulations exist. | | | | The USCIS office will only accept legal copies of their |
| To apply for a U.S. Green card, you should first | | | | forms. You can call and order the forms directly from |
| decide which situation best pertains to you. You can | | | | them or by downloading them from their website. |
| apply by Consular Processing or Adjustment of | | | | The forms must have a signature and be completed |
| Status. | | | | in black ink. |
| Consular Processing means you can apply for a visa | | | | You are required to show proof of your criminal |
| to travel to the United States while in your home | | | | history before a green card can be granted. With |
| country. Submit this type of application to your | | | | your completed application, you also need to include a |
| nearest U.S. Consulate office. You must be able to | | | | legal copy of your birth certificate, a set of |
| show proof that you are the beneficiary of an | | | | fingerprints, and two recent passport photos. You |
| approved immigrant petition. You must also provide | | | | should also include an affidavit of support or a |
| an immigration visa number with your application. | | | | financial statement showing you have means to |
| Adjustment of Status is for individuals already living in | | | | support yourself while in the United States. |
| the United States. This allows you to apply and | | | | Medical records and vaccine history records are also |
| obtain a green card without having to return to your | | | | required. |
| original country of birth. | | | | A fee is to be paid depending on your individual filing |
| Many requirements and eligibility factors can help you | | | | requirements. The application contains a full list of the |
| decide which documentation you need to submit. | | | | fees and required documents you need to submit. |
| Obtaining a green card through your employer or by | | | | All information should be mailed to the address listed |
| marriage to a U.S. citizen are reasons to file for | | | | on the application. |