The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds Green Card applicants that they should answer 2 questions before they begin the application process. In the first place, it is best to check if you are eligible or not.
If you are not eligible, there is no point in applying for a Green Card. The second question is whether you are outside or inside the United States. Once both things are clear, you can start the application process to become a lawful permanent resident.
Green Card General Application Process
For your information, the steps you should take to apply for a Green Card will depend on your personal situation. Most applicants will need to go through a general application process, though.
Step 1: If you are not eligible to file for yourself, you will need someone to file an immigrant petition for you. This is commonly known as petitioning or sponsoring.
Step 2: Once USCIS gives approval to your immigrant petition and there is also a visa available in your category, you must either file a visa application with the U.S. Department of State or a Green Card application with USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-of-status.
Next Steps to get a Green Card in the U.S.
Step 3: Green Card applicants must then go to a biometrics appointment. In this way, they can provide USCIS with photos, fingerprints, and a signature. After fulfilling this task, there are two final steps.
Step 4: USCIS claims that all eligible applicants must take an interview. Therefore, they will be able to make a decision on all the information you have provided them with.
Step 5: Finally, once you have gone through all this application process to get this valuable card, you will receive a decision on your application to become a lawful permanent resident.
