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Posted Dec 30th, 2011
What is the necessary legal procedure in order to be granted a green card? Would I have to marry a
citizen?

Additional Details:
I came into the country with a B2 visa which will expire next year and I am already 18
Legal Topic Area: Immigration in CA

There are many different scenarios under which an individual could qualify for a green card. In general, the most common involve either being sponsored by a family member or being sponsored for employment by a U.S. company.

You can find general information on the most common categories at:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5640.html

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4c2515d27cf73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=4c2515d27cf73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=24b0a6c515083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=24b0a6c515083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

In general, you may want to look at non-immigrant options for the U.S. before looking at any permanent options.

Regards,

Andrew M. Wilson, Esq.

Serotte Reich Wilson, LLP

www.srwlawyers.com

awilson@srwlawyers.com


Answered on Jan 12th, 2012 at 2:14pm