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Staying in the US (web page)   
Outlines the steps for immigrants wanting to stay in the United States.
Author:
Susan Simmons, Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library (Broomfield)
Date Posted:
6/7/07

Immigrant Visa (Visa at the same time as Green Card)

General immigrant visa information from the State Department
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/immigrants_1340.html

General immigrant visa information from the USCIS
http://www.uscis.gov/greencard

Visa types for immigrants
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html

• Immediate family
• Adopting a child
• Employer-sponsored
• Diversity program lottery
• Marriage to a foreign national

  1. Immigrant Petition submitted to and approved by USCIS and referred to National Visa Center (State Dept) to get a visa number
  2. Affidavit of support (person is unlikely to become a public charge, i.e. has a financial future in US)
  3. Applicant Document Processing (only after receiving approval to file with the NVC)
  4. Immunizations required
    http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1331.html
  5. DNA and Parentage Blood Testing
    http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1337.html

Asylee or Refugee seeking Lawful Permanent Resident Status
http://www.uscis.gov/asyleeadjustment

A refugee or asylee may apply for permanent resident status in the United States (U.S) one year after being granted asylum or refugee status.

Refugee:  If you are a refugee, you are required by law to apply for permanent resident status one year after being granted/entering the U.S. in refugee status.

Asylee:  If you are an asylee, you are not required to apply for permanent resident status after being granted asylum for one year. However, it may be in your best interest to do so.

Green Card Once in the United States

General overview from USCIS
http://www.uscis.gov/greencard

Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident

Eligibility Information: Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident While in the United States

Application Procedures: Becoming a Permanent Resident While in the United States

Other Questions & Considerations of Lawful Permanent Residency

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