How to Get Residency in America
America is known as the land of opportunity. Many potential immigrants, or those who have moved to the United States on temporary visas, hope to become permanent legal residents of this country. There are many reasons and many avenues for gaining residency, all of which must be approved by the U.S. Department of State. In recent years, the residency application process has gone paperless and applicants must apply electronically to be considered for residency approval.
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Choose a reason for applying for your green card to get residency in the U.S. There are several factors that may speed the process, such as: if you are related to a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident; if you desire to be employed or to invest in the U.S.; if you are a dimplomat or a humanitarian; if you are seeking asylum or refuge; or if you have been adopted by a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you may be eligible for residency.
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Visit the official U.S. green card website, uscis.gov, to complete your DV2005 application form. Those applying for different reasons may be prompted to fill out different forms once on the website. Before you apply, take note of the Department of State's residency application period. The dates differ and you cannot apply unless you do so within those specified dates.
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Fill out the application, including information such as your full, legal name, date of birth, where you were born and your gender. You may also have to include addresses, contact information and marital and familial information. The application must be sent along with a recent photograph. Fill out all required information truthfully and to the best of your ability.
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Submit your application online. Costs vary depending on the application. Wait for your acceptance and be prepared to pay a fee if you are accepted.
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