USA Visa Resources

USA Visa Resources

What are the Benefits of a Green Card?

Updated: Apr 11, 2024 | Tags: Citizenship via Green Card, Benefits of a Green Card

A U.S. Green Card signifies a major turning point for those seeking to build a new life within the United States. Officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, it grants you lawful permanent residency status.  This status unlocks a wide range of substantial benefits. These include the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. with minimal restrictions, the ability…

Diversity Visa 2024 Update

Updated: Apr 03, 2024 | Tags: U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program, Citizenship via Green Card Lottery

The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program, also known as the green card lottery, offers a unique path to legal permanent residency in the United States. Designed to promote a more diverse immigrant population, this lottery makes up to 55,000 visas available annually to individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates to the U.S. Applicants…

Backlog for Abused Young Immigrants Waiting for Green Cards Has Doubled, Advocates Say

Updated: Mar 18, 2024 | Tags: SIJ Green Card Backlog Doubles for Abused Immigrants, Green Card

The United States offers a pathway to permanent residency for certain young immigrants who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment by one or both parents. This program, known as Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ), allows qualifying youths to obtain green cards. The SIJ program represents a lifeline for young people seeking stability and security in the U.S.

The Price of Citizenship: Increased Fees Loom for Green Card Holders

Updated: Mar 06, 2024 | Tags: U.S Naturalization, USCIS fee overhaul, Green Card

Over 9 million green card holders currently reside in the United States with the potential to become full-fledged American citizens. Yet, as of April 1st, a steep rise in naturalization application fees will make the path to citizenship even more expensive.  This increase, part of a broader overhaul of USCIS fees that hasn't been seen since 2016, has immigration advocates…

USCIS Speeds Up Proof-of-Status Documents for New Asylees and Green Card Holders

Updated: Feb 23, 2024 | Tags: Green card, New Asylees, Proof-of-Status Documents

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a procedural shift aimed at streamlining the status documentation process for newly approved asylees and lawful permanent residents. Effective August 2022, the USCIS will proactively issue proof-of-status documents upon receiving notice of a favorable immigration judge or Board of Immigration…

Green Card Backlog Reduction

Updated: Feb 20, 2024 | Tags: green card, Permanent Resident Card

Green cards, formally known as Permanent Resident Cards, are a fundamental element of the U.S. immigration system. They grant individuals the right to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. Obtaining a green card is often seen as a crucial step towards fulfilling the American Dream for many immigrants. However, the path to securing this vital status is filled with obstacles,…

Ways to become US Citizen

Updated: Feb 01, 2024 | Tags: Citizenship, usa visas, green card

The journey to becoming a United States citizen is a path filled with various milestones, from obtaining a green card to understanding the naturalization process. For many, the dream of becoming a U.S. citizen begins with the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), navigating through visa requirements and green card holder status. The naturalization process, a…