Cómo aplicar a una green card en Estados Unidos, guía paso a paso en USCIS
La guía informativa para conocer las opciones para obtener una green card en los Estados Unidos
WASHINGTON D.C.- Cómo aplicar para una Green Card o Visa de Residencia permanente en Estados Unidos, conoce la información de USCIS.
Hay varias opciones para revisar si tienes elegibilidad y aplicar.
Cómo aplicar a una Green Card en Estados Unidos
Antes de iniciar, determina si puedes aplicar para Green Card o Visa de Residencia de Estados Unidos.
La ley de inmigración permite distintas categorías según tu perfil y cada categoría tiene requisitos específicos.
Elegibilidad para una Green Card es la clave
La elegibilidad es clave, por lo que debes verificar si puedes aplicar bajo estos considerados:
Por familia, empleo, asilo o inversión y si tu caso encaja en una ya puedes definir tu estrategia antes de avanzar.
Ingresa a USCIS para revisar cuál aplica a tu caso antes de enviar la solicitud.
Formas de patrocinio y formularios para una Green Card
La mayoría necesita un patrocinador que presente la petición. Los formularios más comunes son:
- I-130: Petición familiar extranjera.
- I-140: Petición por trabajador inmigrante.
- I-360: Viudos, religiosos o especiales.
- I-526: Petición por inversionista.
Después de la aprobación, podrás iniciar tu solicitud de residencia permanente y asegurar tu estatus legal en Estados Unidos.
Procesos dentro y fuera de Estados Unidos
Si estás dentro de Estados Unidos, debes hacer un ajuste de estatus (Adjustment of Status) usando el Formulario I-485.
Si estás fuera, debes hacerlo por medio de un Proceso Consular en un Consulado o Embajada estadounidense.
Definir tu ubicación es clave para aplicar Green Card Estados Unidos correctamente y evitar retrasos en la solicitud.
Pasos generales del proceso para una Green Card
- Presentar la petición de inmigrante.
- Esperar aprobación y disponibilidad de visa.
- Presentar solicitud de Green Card con USCIS o consulado.
- Asistir a la cita de biometría para fotos y huellas.
- Realizar la entrevista con el oficial de inmigración.
- Recibir la decisión final sobre tu solicitud.
Estos pasos aplican a la mayoría de solicitantes y garantizan cumplir con los requerimientos legales de USCIS.
Seguimiento de tu Green Card
Si ya presentaste el Formulario I-485, crea una cuenta en USCIS para revisar tu estatus y recibir alertas de cambios.
Regístrate en USPS el domicilio para recibir notificaciones cuando tu tarjeta Green Card sea enviada.
Actualizar tu dirección ante USCIS y USPS evita retrasos y pérdida de documentos. Esto agiliza tu proceso y asegura que recibas tu Green Card.
Qué hacer si ya tienes tu Green Card
Como residente permanente puedes viajar, trabajar y renovar tu tarjeta.
Conoce tus derechos y obligaciones para no perder el estatus. USCIS ofrece recursos y guías actualizadas para cada caso.
Aplicar para una Green Card de Estados Unidos correctamente garantiza seguridad legal y acceso a todos los beneficios de la residencia permanente.
Si estás listo, consulta la guía oficial de USCIS y revisa que formulario necesitas según tu categoría.
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