The permanent resident card will be valid for 10 years. The permanent residence card is renewable indefinitely.
EB-2 Visa
How long can a foreign worker remain in the United States after s/he obtains permanent residence?
The permanent resident card will be valid for 10 years. The permanent residence card is renewable indefinitely.
When does a foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) obtain the permanent residence (‘green card’) card?
Assuming approval of the permanent residence application, the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) will receive the permanent residence card approximately 2 weeks after approval. The permanent resident card will be valid for 10 years.
When does a foreign worker obtain the permanent residence (‘green card’) card?
Assuming approval of the permanent residence application, the foreign worker will receive the permanent residence card approximately 2 weeks after approval. The permanent resident card will be valid for 10 years.
What are the requirements for the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child to file a permanent residence application?
The foreign worker’s spouse and/or child must be physically present in the United States. The foreign worker’s spouse and/or child must have entered the United States legally. The foreign worker and spouse were legally married before the foreign worker’s permanent residence application is approved. The USCIS approves the permanent residence application while the child is… Read More
What is the procedure when a foreign worker arrives in the United States?
Upon entry into the United States, the foreign worker will give a sealed envelope (provided by the U.S. embassy or consulate) to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. The CBP officer will stamp the foreign worker’s passport. This signifies entry as an immigrant.
What happens after you receive the employment (immigrant) visa?
The consular officer will return the foreign worker’s passport with machine readable visas along with a sealed envelope containing the documents previously provided and other documents prepared by the United States embassy or consulate. Before departing for the United States the foreign worker must pay a USCIS Immigrant Fee ($165) online. Upon entry, the sealed… Read More
For how long is an employment (immigrant) visa valid after issuance by the United States embassy or consulate?
An immigrant visa is valid for 6 months after issuance. This means that the foreign worker must enter the United States prior to the expiration of the 6 month period.
What is the employment (immigrant) visa fee at the United States embassy or consulate?
At present, the immigrant visa application fee is $405 per applicant. Each applicant must pay a separate application fee. Click here for a list of applicable fees. Please note that the immigrant visa application fee is paid to the National Visa Center (NVC).
How long does it take the United States embassy or consulate to issue an employment (immigrant) visa?
Once the United States embassy or consulate officer is satisfied, the immigrant visa application is approved and a machine readable visa is placed in the foreign worker’s passport 1 week after the interview.
