Green Card Application

How can I search for an online green card application?

Green card application is addressed as I-551. You can search for I-551 online.

From where can I get my I-551 case status?

You should note down your application receipt number. If you have that number you can find the status of your application at the following website:

Can I receive online updates regarding my form status?

Yes. You may need to create a customer portfolio account if you have applied directly. If you are sending a green card application via your representative he may need to create a representative portfolio account. You can find updates in the USCIS records with the corresponding log in data you are authorized to have.

What are the different types of green card application that is available?

Green card application for employment.

Green card application via family member.

Green card application via DV lottery.

Green card application via business entry.

Green card application via finacee.

Green card application via Adoption.

Green card application as Asylum and refugee.

Do all applications require the same documents?

The documentation methodology varies for each kind of application.

Are there candidates who can never apply for a green card?

There are special cases where your petition can be rejected such as entering US in transit without a visa or as a nonimmigrant crewman.

The INS Form I-485 gives detailed information about candidates who do not qualify for a green card.

What is the first step to have the green card process initiated?

If you qualify to apply for any type of the green cards the respective U.S. green card holder or family member or employer or adoptive parent or government body should primarily call you for applying for the respective green card. However, you need someone who is already a legal resident authorized to call you and support your green card application. You may not start the process from scratch.

There are steps to qualify for the green card application process:

Immigrant petition to USCIS.

AOL or consular processing.

The green card application requires a lot of supporting documents. The documents includes EAD(Employment Authorization Document) or work permit, travel document, birth certificate, police clearances, copy of passport, evidence of status, biographic information sheet, medical examination reports, etc.

Submit the form for processing.