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Student visa will get a green card after mother's citizenship?
Yes why not!As a green card holder itself mother can petition for child's green card actually. By filing Form I-130 and Form I-485 concurrently the child can adjust status to permanent resident status as and when the immigrant visa becomes available. As a child of a US citizen mother the chances are more to get green card quickly from anywhere between one to five years depending on where which state you file.Meanwhile its very important for the child to maintain legal status in US.
What continuing ties maintain by the green card holder?
As a green card holder you might have to stay outside US for more than 6 months at a stretch. After a year in US as a green card holder in case for example you need to stay outside US for employment reasons then you can file Form N-470 to preserve residence. Trips outside US as a green card holder should not exceed 180 days per trip. If you are going to stay outside US for more than a year remember to apply for reentry permit and get it approved before leaving US by filing Form I-131. Also green card holder should pay the relevant taxes to show his intention to continue to be a green card holder and not abandon his residence and status in US while staying overseas.
Does US green card holder need permit before going outside US?
No. However, if you will stay outside the U.S. for more than six months, you need to apply for a Re-Entry Permit before you go, or you could lose your permanent residency. See the link below for further detail on international travel by green card holders.
Can a green card holder extend stay for more than a year due to major surgery?
When you have a green card traveling outside the U.S. for less than 6 months in a year is not a problem. If you need to stay outside the country for more than one year but less than 2 years you will require a Reentry Permit.
Where can one find more information about green card renewals?
Information on green card renewals can be found on the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services website. Information on renewals, removing conditions, and traveling outside of the US can be found here.
What is needed to travel outside the US if one has a green card?
It depends on the time period you are planning outside US. If its within a year using green card itself you can reenter US. In case you are planning to stay outside US for more than a year but less than 2 years of time a reentry permit is required to return to US.
What do you need to travel outside the us with a green card?
Using the green card and passport you can travel abroad provided the stay outside US is for a maximum period of 180 days. If you plan to stay for more period of time you should file for reentry permit which is valid for 2 years to reenter US using immigration form I-131 travel document. After a year as a green card holder if for work or any purpose you need to stay outside US you can preserve your residence in US for naturalization purposes later.
How can i apply for citizenship outside the US?
First and foremost requirement to apply for US citizenship is that you need to be in US as a green card holder and more than 18 years of age. Only with continuous residence in US for 5 years as a green card holder you will be eligible to apply.
I was brought as child to the US illegally Is there anyway I can obtain a green card?
You can easily get a green card if your parents are US citizens. Or if they have green cards, then they can sponsor one for you using that status. However there are specific conditions that need to be met if you want a green card through your parents.Should be unmarried and under the age of 21 yrs if your parents are US Citizens - this will place you in the immediate relative categoryUnmarried and above 21 yrs of age, married and of any age will place you in the next preference category if your parents are US citizens.Should be unmarried if your parents are green card holders
My Original Green card was issued with the wrong Info Send Card in for Correction Oct 2006 Still waiting for Card can I travel without the Actual Green Card outside the US?
Yes you can - I travelled to Australia in 2006 w/o my green card - and more importantly, got back nto the US - however you need some official paperwork and a temporary green card + stamp in your passport. Contact US immigration services (uscis.gov is a good start) for the details - it takes some patience to get a real person on the phone - good luck ...
Permanent green card and you are ouside the US for more then one years and you want to back?
"Permanent green card and you are ouside the US for more then one years and you want to back?"
How long you can stay outside the us if you have green card only?
As a green card holder you are allowed to make short trips abroad for less than 180 days at a stretch. In case you plan to stay outside US for more than a year you would require to apply for a reentry permit which is valid for 2 years with which you can enter US.
