A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It grants a foreign national the right to live and work permanently in the United States.
Benefits of Green card
• Permanent Residency: Allows individuals to reside and work indefinitely in the US.
• Path to Citizenship: Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements.( 3 years )
• Protection from Deportation: Safeguards against deportation.
• Legal Protection: Equal protection under U.S. laws.
• Work Authorization: Unrestricted right to work in any field or profession.
• Family Sponsorship: Ability to sponsor family members for green cards
• Travel Flexibility: Easier travel within and outside the U.S., but extended travel abroad may affect naturalization eligibility.
• Access to Social Benefits: Eligibility for Medicare, Social Security, public education, and federal benefits.
• Political Engagement: Opportunity to engage in political activities.
Different types of Visas in USA
• F-1 Visa:
• Most popular student visa for studying at a US university or college.
• Apply after acceptance by an accredited US institution.
• Duration varies based on the enrolled program.
• F-2 Visa:
• For spouses and minor children (under 21) of F-1 students.
• Allows them to stay in the US full-time for the duration of the academic program.
• Visitor Visas:
• B-1 Visa: For business purposes.
• B-2 Visa: For tourism.
• B-1/B-2 Visa: Combination of business and tourism.
• EB-5 Visa:
• Requires an investment of either $1,050,000 or $800,000 (if in a Targeted Employment Area).
• L1 Visa:
• For intra-company transferees (Indians included).
• Non-immigrant visa for employees transferred to parent/subsidiary/affiliate branches in the US.
• Valid for up to 3 years in one go.
