Yes. An Application for Travel Document (form I-131) can be filed in the United States by the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Advanced Parole Document to allow the foreign worker to depart and re-enter the… Read More
FAQs about the Permanent Residence Process
Can a foreign worker depart the United States while the permanent residence application is pending?
Yes. An Application for Travel Document (form I-131) is filed in the United States by the foreign worker with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Advanced Parole Document to allow the foreign worker to depart and re-enter the United States while the… Read More
Can a foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) work legally before obtaining permanent residence?
Yes. An Application for Employment Authorization (form I-765) can be filed in the United States by the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to allow the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) to… Read More
Can a foreign worker work legally before obtaining permanent residence?
Yes. An Application for Employment Authorization (form I-765) is filed in the United States by the foreign worker with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to allow the foreign worker to work legally in the United States until… Read More
How long can a foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) 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.
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
How long does it take the USCIS to process a permanent residence application?
After the marriage petition and permanent residence application are filed, the USCIS will issue receipt notices. At the interview, the USCIS officer will question you and your foreign spouse in detail with respect to the specifics of your marriage in order to determine its legitimacy. Further, you and your foreign spouse will be required to… Read More
