Before applying for a Green Card you must first explore the various options available to you.
Use your chance of winning a Green Card in the Green Card Lottery
Green Cards for family reunifications are most beneficial for spouses and children of US citizens due to
shorter waiting periods compared to siblings applying for Green Cards.
Immediate family members such as
spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of US citizens over 21 are usually in the Immediate
category with theoretically no waiting period, but in practice, may face processing times of 6 - 18 months
or 3 - 12 months for children. However, unmarried children over 21, married children, and siblings of US
citizens can also apply but can expect much lengthier waiting periods.
You may be eligible if you fall into one of the following criteria:
During the application process, the petitioner (a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) must prove the relationship through documentation such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and other legal paperwork. Additionally, the petitioner must meet certain income requirements to demonstrate the ability to financially support the beneficiary. Finally, the beneficiary must also pass a background check and medical examination.
3 - 18 months
2,000$ fee + additional costs*
Your relative*
Long wait times
*Additional costs may include biometric fees, medical examination fees, and other associated costs.
*Your relative must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
To be eligible for an employment-based Green Card, you must have a specific job offer from a US employer and meet one of the five preference categories:
3 - 18 months
$5,000 to $15,000 or more
Your employer in the US
Long wait times and uncertainty
The cost of obtaining an employment-based Green Card will depend on the type of visa, legal fees, filing fees, and other associated costs. Generally, the total cost can range from $5,000 to $15,000 or more. This includes fees for the immigrant petition (Form I-140), adjustment of status (Form I-485), biometrics, medical exam, and attorney fees.
For people who don't have US relatives or a workplace in the US, participating in the Green Card Lottery is the easiest way to obtain a Green Card. Up to 55.000 Green Cards are available via the DV Program each year. You can enter this years Green Card Lottery by clicking on "Apply now".
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, was created by the Immigration Act of 1990 as a way to diversify the immigrant population in the United States. Under the program, 55,000 Green Cards are available annually to eligible applicants from certain countries who don't have US relatives or a workplace in the US. The DV-Program provides a fair opportunity for non-Americans to live and work permanently in the United States and to pursue the American Dream.
18 months
$800 - $1,000
Yourself
Very few
*Additional costs may include biometric fees, medical examination fees, and other associated costs.
Every year, the Department of State will conduct a random selection of applicants. Anyone who meets the criteria imposed by the US authorities has a chance to be selected for a Green Card.
After your application was selected you must complete form DS-260. This
form requires detailed personal information and must be submitted to the Kentucky Consular Center for
processing before further consideration of the application.
You should submit form DS-260 within a few weeks. Our teams is available to assist you with this process.
It is possible to "buy" a Green Card through the EB-5 investor visa program. EB-5 Green Cards Cards can be acquired by investing in new or existing business and are tied to strengthening the U.S. economy and creating jobs.
You can obtain a Green Card if you invested or are actively in the process of investing $1,050,000 (or
$800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project) in a new commercial enterprise that will
create at least 10 full-time positions for qualifying employees.
The investment must lead to the growth of the U.S. economy and benefit the community where the business is
located. Additionally, the investor must demonstrate the lawful source of the funds and be involved in the
management of the business.
If all
requirements are met the U.S. immigration law allows the investor to apply for a Green Card as an EB-5
immigrant investor.
12 - 36 months
$3,675
Yourself
Investment of $1,050,000
The filing fee for the EB-5 Investor Visa, Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor), is currently $3,675. This fee covers the processing and adjudication of the petition. Additionally, applicants should be aware of other associated costs such as attorney fees, investments, and regional center fees.
Fee Type | Cost |
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Form I-130 (Family-based Green Card) | $535 |
Form I-485 (Green Card Application) | $1,440 |
Form I-765 Work Permit Application (optional) | $0 |
Form I-131 Travel Permit Application Form (optional) | $0 |
USCIS Immigrant fee | $220 |
Biometrics Services fee (Fingerprints & Photo) | $85 |
State Department Processing fee | $325 |
Medical Examination (this amount can vary significantly) | $200 |
Enter the annual Green Card Lottery for a chance to easily secure a permanent life in the United States, a stark contrast to the complex application processes for Green Cards through family, employment, or investment. Quick and straightforward, the Green Card Lottery offers great odds of success. Don't miss out on this opportunity - Apply now!
GoWest is an immigration consultancy and not affiliated with any government agency. We provide our customers a paid service for registration to the US Diversity Visa ("Green Card Lottery") and assist them on further steps in obtaining a US visa. You can choose the ideal plan for you during the registration process by clicking on Apply now. Our processing fee starts from 52 USD. Once you have been in the United States for 5 years, we can help you apply to become a U.S citizen.