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Lawyer practicing international migration. Specializes in issues of migration law - paperwork on the territory of Ukraine and the countries of the European Union (Romania, Hungary, Spain, Czech Republic).
Green Card Application
The US Green Card is a general name for programs that provide a residence permit in the US. For several decades, such a permit has been one of the most sought-after residence permits in the world. If you are interested in consulting on the prospects for obtaining a Green Card and legal support for this procedure, you can contact the lawyers of the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners” to receive this service.
Specializing in migration law, we are well-versed in this area of jurisprudence not only at the level of national legislation of Ukraine, but also in the context of those immigration programs that are in demand among Ukrainians and open up opportunities for a comfortable life in other countries.
What benefits does a Green Card offer?
What benefits does a Green Card offer?An applicant who applies for a Green Card receives with it the opportunity to:
- live in the United States of America on a permanent basis;
- reside in any place in this country of their choice;
- be self-employed or work for hire.
It often happens that the idea of applying for a Green Card arises in a person after he or she has lived in the USA temporarily (for example, during a long business trip in this country) and realized that he or she would like to stay here permanently. In such a case, it is necessary to analyze whether the potential applicant has legal grounds to apply for a Green Card.
By the way, the attractiveness of this document also lies in the fact that it makes it possible to obtain citizenship after 3-5 years of living in America. At the same time, it is important to know that the USA does not recognize dual citizenship, although it does not prohibit its citizens from having it. However, in political and legal relations with the USA, such a person is recognized as a citizen of this country. Therefore, you can only cross the border with a US passport.
What are the requirements for Green Card recipients?
What are the requirements for Green Card recipients?If you receive such a residence permit in the USA, you will be obliged to move to the country and permanently reside there in order not to lose your “green card”. If a person has trips outside the country for a period of no more than 6 months in a row, there should be no problems. However, a longer absence from the country creates a number of risks in the context of the potential loss of the Green Card.
It is also important to know about the tax consequences that a recipient of a “green card” may face in the field of tax law. As a rule, the holder of this permit must file his tax return in the USA, regardless of whether he lives in this country or not. If you received a Green Card, but then for some reason changed your mind about living in the USA and moved to another country, then this permit can be refused. To do this, you need to submit form I-407. For those who need high-quality legal support for this process, we are ready to offer this service.
Key Green Card Types
Key Green Card TypesIf we talk about the features of the Green Card, then their key types are labor and family. When it comes to a labor Green Card, then in this case the employer fills out the form I-140. This is the “Immigration Petition for a Foreign Worker”. If the residence permit is issued on the basis of family reunification, then in such a situation the form I-130 is filled out. This is the “Petition for Immigration of a Foreign Relative”.
In addition to the two reasons mentioned for issuing a “green card”, there are also some other options, namely:
- for foreign investors;
- for workers in those professional categories whose immigration is of national interest to the United States;
- for all other persons who have won a “green card” through the state lottery.
Thus, US legislation has provided for various grounds for the possible issuance of a “green card”.
Examples of Green Cards for Workers
Examples of Green Cards for WorkersFor employees who are employed in the USA, the following Green Card categories may be relevant:
- EB-1. This is a residence permit for workers with exceptional abilities recognized nationally or internationally.
- EB-2. This is a “green card” for professionals with higher education. A US bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent + 5 years of work experience are the requirements to obtain this permit.
- EB-3. A US bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent is sufficient.
- EB-4. This permit is intended for members of religious communities who are traveling to perform priestly or pastoral ministry.
- EB-5. This permit option is open to investors who are willing to invest one million US dollars in an existing or newly created enterprise in the country.
Now it is worth considering some types of family Green Cards.
Family Green Card: options
Family Green Card: optionsAmong these types of residence permits, the key ones are:
- IR-1 for spouses;
- IR-2 for unmarried children under 21;
- IR-3 for orphans adopted abroad;
- IR-4 for the same children, but adopted in the United States;
- IR-5 for parents of US citizens who have reached the age of 21;
- F1 for unmarried children of US citizens who have reached the age of 21;
- F2A for the second spouse and minor children of the green card holder;
- F2B for unmarried children (aged 21 and over) of green card holders;
- F3 for married children of US citizens;
- F4 for brothers and sisters of US citizens who are 21 years old or older.
As you can see, US legislation provides for a rather complex differentiation of Green Card types. When you contact the lawyers of the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners”, we know how to help you choose the type of residence permit in the USA that will be available in your situation. Also, our migration law specialists are ready to provide their services in supporting you in obtaining the permit.
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