How to Get a Green Card

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Applying for a U.S. green card? Read this book first!

The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy. It's vital that you understand all the requirements for getting a green card before--starting your application -- making a mistake can ruin your chances.

Fortunately, How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to understand whether you're eligible, and then make it through the bureaucratic maze. Find out how to work with U.S. officials, how to prepare and present the right documents, and what to expect every step of the way.

Learn the quickest way to get a green card through:

parents, siblings and adult children

spouses and fiance

green card lotteries

political asylum or refugee status

and other categories

The 8th edition is completely revised to reflect the latest application procedures, laws and fees. It also shows how to find the latest required forms online, and provides filled-out sample forms.

This book is not appropriate for those seeking work-related green cards.

Sample Filled-In Forms

Sample Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
Sample Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Sample Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e) (as used by an unmarried couple)
Sample Form I-134, Affidavit of Support
Sample Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (as used by immigrating fiance)
Sample Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application (as used by immigrating fiance)
Sample Form DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application
Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for an immigrating husband or wife)
Sample Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e) (as used by a married couple)
Sample Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Sample Form G-325A, Biographic Information
Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for immigrating parents)
Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for immigrating children)
Sample Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Sample Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition
Sample Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for immigrating siblings of U.S. citizens)
Sample Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
Sample Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
Sample Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Sample Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status
Sample Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
Sample Form DS-2001, Notification of Applicant(s) Readiness
Sample Form DS-230 Part I, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Sample Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act
Sample Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
Sample Form DS-230 Part II, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Sample Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Sample Form I-131, Application for Travel Document