Permanent residence in the USA

Basic requirements for obtaining a permanent resident permit in the USA

First of all, the applicant must meet certain criteria that depend on the chosen immigration category. 

The most common are family immigration (when close relatives are citizens or permanent residents of the USA),

•  immigration for employment, 
• refugee status or other humanitarian grounds. 

There are also special programs, for example, the green card lottery, which provides the opportunity to obtain a permanent resident permit on a random basis.

It is important to meet the requirements for no criminal record, not to have problems with US immigration law and successfully pass a medical examination. Documents confirming the grounds for obtaining a permanent resident permit must be attached to the application, which is why the correct preparation of documents is crucial.

The procedure for applying for a permanent resident permit

The process of obtaining permanent residence in the USA consists of several key stages. First, you need to determine the appropriate immigration category and submit the appropriate form (usually Form I-130 for family immigration or I-140 for employment-based immigration) to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

After reviewing the application, USCIS sends it to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing and arranging an interview at a US consulate or, if the applicant is already in the US, proceeds to the adjustment of status process.

The next stage is a medical examination and a direct interview with an immigration officer, where documents and the presence of grounds for obtaining a PMP are checked. In case of a positive decision, the applicant is granted permanent resident status.

Documents required for obtaining a PMP

To successfully obtain permanent residence in the US, you need to collect a package of documents that depends on the immigration category, but generally includes:

1. Passport or other identity document.
2. Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other documents confirming family ties.
3. Evidence of the sponsor's financial capacity (for family immigration).
4. Certificates of no criminal record and criminal history.
5. Medical certificate of passing a medical examination.
6. Photographs of the established sample.

Careful preparation of documents and their timely submission significantly reduces the time of consideration and reduces the risks of refusal.

Advantages of permanent residence in the USA

Obtaining a permanent residence permit opens up a wide range of rights and opportunities. Permanent residents have the right to freely work in any company without additional permits, use the social security system, receive education at reduced rates, and also freely travel and return to the USA. After 5 years of residence, you can apply for citizenship.

This status provides stability, legal status and guarantees of protection in the country, which is especially important for those who plan a long-term or permanent stay in the USA.