Do green card holders automatically become citizens after five years?

All green card holders, as long as they meet key conditions, can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years (known as the “five-year rule”) — but those with a U.S. spouse and a green card through marriage can apply after only three years (known as the “three-year rule”).

How can I change my status from AB 1 B 2 visa to marriage green card?

Your spouse, who is a U.S. citizen, should sign and file Form I-130, which is officially named “Petition for Alien Relative.” You, as the B-1 or B-2 visa holder, need to file Form I-485. Form I-485 is the green card application and is officially named “Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.”

Can you become a US citizen without a green card?

You need not have held a green card for a certain number of years or have physically lived in the United States for any number of months prior to applying to become a naturalized citizen.

Can I live abroad with a green card?

Even if you have a green card, you cannot maintain your permanent resident status if you live outside the United States indefinitely and return only for visits. Extended absences will eventually lead port-of-entry staff to question whether you have abandoned your permanent residence.

Is it possible to get green card without an interview?

It appears that USCIS is approving more green card applications without an interview. That is a great development indeed. In addition, it appears that other types of immigration applications are being processed quicker than usual.

How fast can you get a green card after marriage?

The current total wait time for a marriage-based green card ranges between 9 to 36 months, depending on whether you are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder and where you currently live (not including possible delays).

Can I travel outside the US while waiting for my green card?

As a permanent resident, you are free to depart and reenter the United States without obtaining a visa at a United States Consulate. If you travel overseas or across U. S. borders while waiting for the arrival of your “green card”, you must obtain an I-551 verification stamp in your passport from a district office of the Immigration Service.

What should I do if I Lose my Green Card?

You should keep a photocopy of your green card in a safe place, and you should carry the card with you. Should it ever be lost, damaged, or destroyed, you must apply for a replacement card. As a permanent resident, you are free to depart and reenter the United States without obtaining a visa at a United States Consulate.

How do I apply for a green card for immigrants?

After USCIS approves the immigrant petition, and there is a visa available in your category, you file either a Green Card application with USCIS or a visa application with the U.S. Department of State. You go to a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, photos, and a signature.

When do you need a reentry permit for a green card?

A Green Card is valid for readmission to the United States after a trip abroad if you do not leave for longer than 1 year. If your trip will last longer than 1 year, a reentry permit is needed.

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