To obtain American citizenship, you must first get a residence permit - Green Map. This is a prerequisite for those people who dream of an American passport. Green card allows you to live in the United States and work there. At the same time, its owner receives practically civil rights, for some exceptions.
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The easiest way to get the Green card is a marriage with a US citizen. You must provide photos to the Embassy, \u200b\u200bextracts from general accounts, etc. Most likely, the Embassy workers will arrange a real interrogation, so tune in to a favorable outcome and honestly answer the questions. First you will be given a temporary residence permit. If in two years a marriage will continue, you will get a permanent green card.
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If your relatives live in America, you can get a green map at the invitation. But this method is in low demand, because close relatives in the United States are far from all.
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A legal way to get a green card is to work in the United States. To this end, the future employer must send you an invitation, on the basis of which the American embassy will issue you the necessary documents. You, in turn, should prepare documents on education, the passage of internships and experience.
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If you are planning to study in the US, select a university, go there on a tourist visa and try to do. If everything becomes safe, you can arrange a student visa. When the study approaches to an end, you may be allowed to officially stay in the country for another year, subject to good results in school and practice. If after the year the place remains yours and you continue to work, you can apply for a green card.
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Refugees also have the right to get a green card. The only problem is that they must confirm the facts of infringement of their rights in their native country and provide evidence. Refugee status claims will be carefully checked.
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There is another pretty interesting way. Every year, America plays 50.000 Green cards for people from different countries. You can also take part in this lottery. Go to the site www.dvlottery.state.gov., Check out the terms of the competition and fill out the questionnaire. You can apply only once a year in October. At the time of filing the application, you should be 18 years old, you should also have an education at least average. The service is absolutely free.
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You have the opportunity to buy a green card. To do this, it is necessary to invest in the US economy a certain amount of money.
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If you have a business and you are going to open branches in the US, you will be given a L-1 visa of a businessman for a period of one year. If during this time your company will not have problems paying taxes and show himself from a positive side - you will extend a visa for another three years. Only after that you can apply for a Green card.
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Getting a cherished card lasts about six months. First fill out the application and get an immigration visa. After receiving it within six months, you must come to America and apply for a Green card. If you arrive later, the ability to be missed. You will also be asked to provide a number of additional documents.
For five years from the date of receipt of the Green card, you can apply for an American passport. At the same time, you must pay taxes on time and not to violate the rule of law in the country. You should also not leave America for a period of more than six months.