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Format:	Book
Author:	Bray, Ilona M., 1962- author.
Title:	How to get a green card / Ilona Bray, J.D.
Edition:	16th edition.
Publisher, Date:	Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2024.
Description:	272 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm
Summary:	"Find out about the most promising opportunities for U.S. lawful residence and how to handle the complex application procedures in How to Get a Green Card. This book has helped countless immigrants over the years--especially ones not lucky enough to have an employer sponsoring them. You'll find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right documents at the right time to get a green card through: parents, siblings, or adult children, a U.S. spouse or fiancé, Green card lotteries (diversity visa), Political as refugee status, a U.S. visa for crime victims, or another category you might qualify for. Best of all, you'll learn how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls that can cause major delays or ruin your chances for success. The 16th edition covers immigration fee changes, raised income requirements for immigrants, and the latest on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). It also includes filled-in samples of all key application forms"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience Note:	0 Lexile.
Subjects:	Noncitizens -- United States -- Popular works. Emigration and immigration law -- United States -- Popular works. Green cards.
Genre:	Law for laypersons.
Notes:	Includes index. "Step-by-step guidance on filling out application forms. Find out if you're eligible for permanent U.S. residence and how to successfully apply for it. The trusted resource for over 25 years"--Cover. Description based on OCLC data and publisher data; resource not viewed
Contents:	Your immigration companion -- America : a nation of immigrants -- All ways to get a green card -- Short-term alternatives to a green card -- Will inadmissibility bar you from getting a green card? -- How long will you have to wait -- fiancé(e) visas -- Green cards through marriage -- Your parents as immigrants -- Child immigrants -- Orphan immigrants in non-Hague convention countries -- The diversity visa lottery -- Your brothers and sisters as immigrants -- Refugees and asylees -- Military veterans and enlistees -- Cancellation or removal : do ten illegal years equal one green card? -- Adjustment of status -- Consular processing -- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals -- U visas for crime victims assisting law enforcement -- Acquiring citizenship through U.S. citizen parents -- Filling out and submitting immigration applications -- Tracking your application through the system -- Keeping, renewing, and replacing your green card -- How find and work with a lawyer -- Appendix: How to access the sample filled-in forms on the Nolo website.
ISBN:	9781413331868 1413331866
Other Number:	1427411651
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The ultimate green card guide

The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy, so it's vital that you understand it before attempting to apply for a green card. Making a mistake can lead to delays and hassles or even ruin your chances for success.

How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to know about qualifying for permanent U.S. residence if you don't have an employer sponsoring you.

Find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right documents at the right time to get a green card through:

parents, siblings, or adult children a U.S. spouse or fiancé green card lotteries (diversity visa) political asylum or refugee status a U visa for crime victims, or another category you might qualify for. The 16th edition covers the latest income requirements for family-based green card applicants, additions to the list of countries whose citizens may obtain Temporary Protected Status, and more.

Table of Contents

	Your Immigration Companion	1
A	Types of Green Cards We Cover	2
B	How Much You Can Do Without a Lawyer	2
C	Using This Book	3
1	All Ways to Get a Green Card	5
A	Family-Based Relationships	7
B	Employment-Based Relationships	7
C	Special Immigrants	9
D	Entrepreneur Immigrants	9
E	Asylum and Refugee Status	9
F	Diversity Visa Lottery	10
G	Amnesties	10
H	Private Bills	10
2	Short-Term Alternatives to a Green Card	11
A	How Do Foreign Nationals Enter the United States?	12
B	Types of Visas	12
C	Tourists Who Can Visit Without a Visa	15
D	The Importance of Staying Legal	17
E	How to Extend a Visitor Visa	17
F	Changing Your Reason for Staying	18
G	What to Do If USCIS Denies Your Extension Application	18
H	Tips on Filling Out Form I-539	19
3	Will Inadmissibility Bar You From Getting a Green Card?	21
A	What Is Inadmissibility?	22
B	The Possibility of Waiving Inadmissibility	22
C	Most Troublesome Grounds of Inadmissibility	22
D	Reversing an Inadmissibility Finding	32
4	How Long You'll Have to Wait	39
A	Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens: No Waiting for Eligibility	41
B	Relatives in Preference Categories: Longer Waits	41
C	Dealing With the Wait	42
D	Can You Predict How Long You'll Wait?	43
E	Revocation of a Petition or Application	47
5	Fiancé(e) Visas	49
A	Who Qualifies for a Fiancé Visa	50
B	Quick View of the Fiance Visa Application Process	51
C	Detailed Instructions for the Fiance Visa Application Process	52
D	How to Bring Your Children on a Fiancé Visa	57
E	Marriage and After	58
6	Green Cards Through Marriage	59
A	Who Qualifies for Marriage-Based Lawful Permanent Residence	60
B	Special Rules in Court Proceedings	61
C	Quick View of the Marriage-Based Green Card Application Process	62
D	Detailed Instructions for the Marriage-Based Green Card Application Process	64
E	Bringing Your Children	70
F	If Your Marriage Is Less Than Two Years Old	72
G	If You Marry Again	74
H	Common Questions About Marriage and Immigration	74
7	Your Parents as Immigrants	77
A	Who Qualifies to Petition for Parents	78
B	Who Qualifies as Your Parent	79
C	Quick View of the Application Process	80
D	Detailed Instructions for the Application Process	81
8	Child Immigrants	85
A	Who Qualifies	86
B	Definition of "Child"	87
C	Quick View of the Application Process	91
D	Detailed Instructions for the Application Process	91
E	Automatic Citizenship for Some Children	93
9	Orphan Immigrants in Non-Hague Convention Countries	95
A	Who Qualifies as an Orphan Child	97
B	Who Can Petition for an Orphan Child	97
C	Preadoption Requirements	98
D	Starting the Adoption Process	98
E	After the Petition Is Approved	100
F	Filing for an Immigrant Visa	101
G	Automatic Citizenship for Adopted Orphans	101
10	The Diversity Visa Lottery	103
A	Who Qualifies for the DV Lottery	105
B	How to Apply for the DV Lottery	106
C	After You Win-The Green Card Application	108
D	How to Bring Your Spouse and Children	110
11	Your Brothers and Sisters as immigrants	111
A	Who Counts as Your Brother or Sister	112
B	Quick View of the Application Process	113
C	Detailed Instructions for the Application Process	114
D	What Happens After Filing Form I-130	115
12	Refugees and Asylees	117
A	Who Qualifies	119
B	Who Is Barred From Qualifying	121
C	How to Apply for Refugee Status	123
D	How to Apply for Asylum	124
E	If Your Asylum Application Is Denied	129
F	Asylees Can Bring Overseas Spouses and Children to the United States	129
G	Getting a Green Card After Asylum Approval or Refugee Entry	130
H	Revocation of Asylee Status	131
I	Temporary Protected Status (TPS)	131
J	Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)	134
13	Military Veterans and Enlistees	135
A	Which Military Members Qualify to Apply for Citizenship Without a Green Card	136
B	Which Military Members Qualify for U.S. Permanent Residence	136
14	Cancellation of Removal: Do 10 Illegal Years Equal One Green Card?	141
A	Applying in Immigration Court Proceedings	142
B	Who Qualifies for Cancellation of Removal	142
C	Who Isn't Eligible for Cancellation	143
D	Preparing a Convincing Case	143
E	How to File	146
F	Approving Your Application	147
G	Additional Types of Cancellation of Removal	147
15	Adjustment of Status	149
A	Who Is Allowed to Use the Adjustment of Status Procedure	150
B	People Who Can't Adjust Status at All	154
C	How to File to Adjust Status	155
D	After You Apply to Adjust	159
E	Interview and Approval	160
6	Consular Processing for an Immigrant Visa	165
A	How an Immigrant Visa Case Gets to the U.S. Consulate	167
B	Forms and Documents You'll Need to Provide	169
C	Attending Your Visa Interview.	170
D	Approval of Your Immigrant Visa	172
E	Arriving in the United States	172
17	Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals	173
A	Who Are the DREAMers?	174
B	How to Renew DACA	174
18	U Visas for Crime Victims Assisting Law Enforcement	179
A	Who Is Eligible for a U Visa or Status	180
B	How to Apply for a U Visa or Status	184
C	Your Legal Status White U Visa Is Pending	187
D	Green Card Possibilities After U Visa Approval	188
19	Acquiring Citizenship Through U.S. Citizen Parents	193
A	Who Qualifies for Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship	194
B	Obtaining Proof of U.S. Citizenship	197
C	Dual Citizenship Between United States and Other Countries	198
20	Filling Out and Submitting Immigration Applications	199
A	Don't Give False Answers	200
B	Get the Latest Government-Issued Forms and Fee Amounts	200
C	Tips for Filling Out Immigration Forms	201
D	When Additional Proof Is Required	202
E	Submitting Photographs for Identification	206
F	Fingerprinting Requirements	207
G	Keep Your Own File	207
H	Tips for Filing Immigration Applications	207
21	Tracking Your Application Through the System	211
A	Understanding U.S. Government Culture	212
B	How to Track Your Application Online	212
C	What to Do When Things Go Wrong	213
D	Inquiring About Delays	214
E	Speeding Up Processing in Emergencies	215
F	Reporting Wrongdoing	216
22	Keeping, Renewing, and Replacing Your Green Card	219
A	Renewing or Replacing Your Green Card	220
B	When U.S. Immigration Authorities Can Take Away Your Card	221
C	Planning to Apply for U.S. Citizenship	224
23	How to Find and Work With a Lawyer	225
A	Where to Look for a Lawyer	226
B	Deciding on a Particular Lawyer	227
C	Paying the Lawyer	228
D	Managing the Lawyer	229
E	Firing a Lawyer	230
	Appendix
	How to Access the Sample Filled-In Forms on the Nolo Website	233
	List of Sample immigration Forms Available on the Nolo Website	234

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