How Do You Become A Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) Of The United States?
This is an article on the 4 most common ways to become a permanent resident of the United States. The article also touches on the less-common ways to become a permanent lawful resident of the United States for certain qualified classes of candidates. A United States Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card (it actually is not green in color anymore), is an identification card attesting to the permanent resident status of an alien in the United States of America. The green card serves as proof that its holder, a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), has been officially granted immigration benefits, which include permission to reside and take employment in the USA. The holder must maintain permanent resident status, and can be removed from the US if certain conditions of this status are not met. Step 1 1. Green Card Through Family/Marriage Many people become permanent residents (get a green card) through family members. You may be eligible to get a green card through a family membe
