How do people get Green Cards?
There are many ways for people to get a Green Card. Typically individuals obtain Green Cards because of their situation or documentation status.
Employment
This category could be based on a person's skills, training, level of education, occupation, ability to invest financially in the US economy, as well as the current demands in the US workforce.
Crime Victims
Those who have been the victim of abuse, human trafficking or other violent crimes and have obtained a certain documentation status by being helpful to government officials investigating criminal activity are eligible for Green Cards.
Family with Citizenship
A person can apply for a Green Card if they are or were an immediate relative of a US citizen.
Special Circumstances
Individuals from specific countries, religions, or those with specific occupations may be eligible depending on world affairs and current treaties.
Refugee or Aslyee
Refugees and asylees are people who fled their home country because they were in an unlivable situation. Both are eligible to apply for a Green Card after living in the US for one year.
Other Categories
There are other ways for individuals to obtain a Green Card depending on how long they have been in the US, where they were born, their nationality, earlier world affairs, and other circumstances.
