Green Card | USCIS Having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card allows you to live and work permanently in the United States The steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on your individual situation
How to Apply for a Green Card - USCIS If you already submitted a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and your case is pending with USCIS, go to our While Your Green Card Application Is Pending with USCIS page for more information on checking your case status, updating your address, and making appointments with USCIS
Replace Your Green Card - USCIS If you are a lawful permanent resident or conditional permanent resident and need to replace your Green Card based on the reasons in the When to Replace Your Green Card section, you may begin the application process for a replacement Green Card by filing Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, online or by mail
Maintaining Permanent Residence - USCIS Once you become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), you maintain permanent resident status until you: apply for and complete the naturalization process; or lose or abandon your status There are several ways that you can lose your status as a lawful permanent resident
Green Card Eligibility Categories | USCIS To apply for a Green Card, you must be eligible under one of the categories listed below Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on the link provided to get information on eligibility requirements, how to apply, and whether your family members can also apply with you
Conditional Permanent Residence - USCIS A conditional permanent resident receives a Green Card valid for two years To remove the conditions on your permanent resident status, you must file a petition within the 90-day period before your conditional Green Card expires Use our Filing Calculator to determine your 90-day filing date
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, to remove conditions on a Green Card obtained through marriage; or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, to remove conditions on a Green Card obtained through financial investment in a U S business
Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants - USCIS You should also read the Instructions for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status before you apply For more information on other types of employment-based immigrants, see our pages on Green Cards for EB-4 special immigrants (for example, religious workers and special immigrant juveniles) and EB-5 immigrant
Green Card Processes and Procedures - USCIS Each Green Card category have specific steps and procedures to follow Listed below are some general processes and procedures to help you apply either while in the United States (known as “adjustment of status”) or while outside the United States (known as “consular processing”)
Green Card for Family Preference Immigrants - USCIS This is called “adjustment of status ” You should also read the Instructions for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status before you apply If you are currently outside the United States, see Consular Processing for information about how to apply for a Green Card as a family preference immigrant