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How Do I Get a Green Card The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Silver Spring aims to provide effective resettlement services to refugees and asylees. Our goal is to help refugees adjust to life in the United States and begin to lead self-reliant sufficient and productive lives in their new country. Our immigration services are accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice Board of Immigration Appeals, and our staff is fully qualified to provide high-quality assistance at low cost. Please call our Immigration Specialist to schedule a consultation: Tel: +1 301 562 8633 The IRC will provide an interpreter (if available) with prior arrangement. The IRC in Silver Spring 8719 Colesville Road, 3rd Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tel: +1 301 562 8633 From Harm to Home | Rescue.org What is a Permanent Resident Card (“Green Card”) A permanent resident card (or “Green Card”) allows individuals to permanently live and work in the U.S.. Refugees are required by law to apply for lawful permanent resident status one year after arriving in the United States. Asylees are not required to apply for lawful permanent resident status one year after being granted asylum but are encouraged to do so. Why should I apply for a Green Card A Green Card protects your lawful permanent immigration status and brings you one step closer to U.S. citizenship. Lawful permanent residents may also petition for spouses and unmarried children to join them in the U.S. How can I get a Green Card The IRC provides the following Green Card and other related services: Eligibility consultation Change of address (AR-11) Application for permanent resident status (adjustment of status) (Form I-485) Application to renew or replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) Replacement of lost I-94 arrival/departure record (Form I-102) Application for travel document (Form I-131) Application for work authorization (Form I-765) Representation at appointments with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (if available) Assistance with USCIS fee waiver applications (Form I-912) and immigration loans (if available) Assistance with language translation and interpretation (if available)
How do I ensure I will be eligible to apply for a Green Card Keep all of your documents safe. Keep records of all the places you have lived and worked for the last five years. Keep copies of all immigration and travel documents. Keep copies of medical and vaccination records. Make only truthful statements to government officials and on official government forms, and obey all laws. Share all relevant information (including any arrests or legal problems) with the immigration specialist Must I undergo a medical exam and get vaccinated Refugees need a record of vaccination (Form I-693) signed by a medical doctor who has been designated as a civil surgeon. Vaccination records can be obtained from the local Health Department. Asylees and other applicants must submit a fully completed Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) signed by a civil surgeon. When you go to the civil surgeon, make sure you bring all of your medical and vaccination records. The doctor will complete and sign the report and seal it in an envelope. DO NOT open the envelope but bring it to the IRC for submission with the green card application. The appointment with the civil surgeon can vary in price depending on the vaccinations you need and other factors. Insurance may not cover the cost of this examination and/or vaccinations. How do I apply for a Green Card Complete an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Immigrant Status (Form I-485) and Biographic Information Sheet (Form G-325A). You will need to include supporting documents and evidence. After you file the application, USCIS will send you a receipt notice. Save the receipt: it will tell you what to expect. USCIS will notify you of the time and location of your biometrics appointment, where you will be fingerprinted and photographed. USCIS will review your application, a process that can take up to six months. If your application is approved, USCIS will send your Green Card to you by U.S. mail. IMPORTANT: If your address changes after your application is submitted, you MUST inform USCIS and the IRC. Call the IRC for Help The IRC can help you gather all of the appropriate documents you will need to apply for your Green Card. Refugees and asylees should set up an appointment with the IRC 11 months after they arrive in the United States to discuss their immigration options. Call or visit the office for an initial consultation. Please contact the IRC for more information about civil surgeons and Green Card medical exam and vaccination requirements.
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