How to Obtain a Greencard
If you want to live in the United States, you must know how to obtain a green card so that you can legally enter the country. The processes that one goes through to get a green card can be difficult to understand, but if they are explained correctly, you will be on the right track.
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Things You'll Need
- Marriage or employer High school diploma or two years of work history (to enter lottery)
Instructions
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Find an employer to work for in the country and have that employer sponsor you. This way is the most difficult and lengthy process. The employer should be willing to spend a little time filling out paperwork and willing to give you and the government access to certain hiring records. The employer must guarantee that you have a job once you arrive in the country. You must go through three processes to enter the country for work. You must go through the labor certification application, immigration petition and the adjustment of status process.
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Enter the lottery drawing for a green card. This process stores your name in a computer and every year, names are generated by the computer for entry into the country with a green card. You have to qualify for the lottery by having a high school diploma or two years of work history. You must go through the application process and hope that you are chosen to receive entry into the country.
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Find a United States citizen, fall in love and marry. You must first marry someone and then apply for a green card. However, you must prove that you are married for love and commitment, not just to gain permanent residency in the country. This means that you have to be the loving couple in all ways. You will still have to have your name put on the waiting list for a green card, but you will get one as long as you can stay married to your chosen partner.
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Tips & Warnings
Entering the United States and hoping you don't get caught until you have a green card does not always work and should not be an option.
