Thousands of U.S. immigration aspirants dream of moving to the U.S. every year and starting a new life. And many of these aspirants look forward to receiving their green cards. There are several ways to accelerate the process of getting a green card. In this article, we will discuss a few options to fast-track your Green Card.

How does the green card help?

If you are looking for a Green Card, you may already know how it works in the United States. But if you are new to the concept, we will discuss the purpose and source of the green card in this blog. 

• Permanent Residency: First and foremost, it allows permanent residency in the United States. It is one of the reasons why thousands look forward to their green cards. It permits them to work & reside in the United States perpetually. 

• Public benefits: Citizens with Green Cards have the right to several public benefits, such as social security, Medicare, public education, and many more government benefits. 
• Work Authorization: Green card holders in the United States get to work any job in any field. They have higher employment benefits than any temporary work visa holders.
• Future Citizenship: Green Card holders can access American Citizenship once they fulfill particular requirements (extended stay in the U.S., language proficiency, good background, etc). Green card holders need to apply for naturalization to gain citizenship.
• Travel benefits: Immigrants may need to travel in and out of the United States for several reasons, such as business deals, family requirements, or homesickness. The Green Card allows holders to travel comfortably with no restrictions. 

Fastest Pathways to the Green Card

And now, we will move on to our main topic, which is all the routes to expedite your green card. Following are the different categories and programs to speed up your green card:

Family-Based Green Cards

A family-based green card is one of the fastest ways to qualify for a green card. It is applicable for spouses, unmarried children under 21, or parents, i.e., the immediate relatives of a permanent U.S. citizen. Sometimes, even siblings of permanent residents can obtain their green card. 

It is worth mentioning that spouses and unmarried children under 21 often have the shortest waiting periods. But your application still depends on the number of candidates who apply before you do. 

Employment-Based Green Cards

For employment-based green cards, most expenses are usually carried out by the U.S. employers offering the job. And we must note that employment-based visas require more documentation and proof than family-based visas. There are five preference categories for employment-based programs, prioritizing workers for positions with a shortage of American locals. 

• EB-1 Visa: The Eb-1 Visa is for individuals with extraordinary acclaim in the fields of arts, sciences, business, teaching, or research. 
• EB-2 Visa: For individuals with advanced degrees or unique abilities in arts, business, sciences, or research. 

National Interest Waiver (NIW) comes under this category. It serves individuals with outstanding capabilities that are a national benefit to the U.S. This option eliminates the labor certification process & the employer’s sponsorship requirement. 

• EB-3: This category is for skilled workers with at least two years of experience in a trade with a shortage of employment in the United States. 

Note:  People with a bachelor’s degree with exceptional results & projects and unskilled workers (for mostly manual jobs) can also apply for green cards under this category.

Investment-Based Visa

Investment programs are a highly sought-after pathway for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), as they often generate wealth for investors. 

EB-5 Visa: This is one of the most popular programs out of all the categories. Job creation and investing in local businesses are lucrative opportunities. To qualify, an applicant must invest at least $900,000 to $1.8 million in an enterprise in the United States.

Corporate Green Cards

The EB-1C is an excellent opportunity for employees in executive or managerial positions to be transferred to the United States. To qualify, an applicant must have worked outside the United States for at least a year within the three years before applying. Also, the employee must be joining an existing U.S. workforce (an affiliate, a branch, or a subsidiary). Based on the employee’s qualifications, the Green Card processing for this visa may take less than two years.

What XIPHIAS can do for you?

XIPHIAS is a boutique law firm specializing in investment migration, corporate migration, skilled migration, and much more. We have over a thousand satisfied clients from diverse backgrounds and have partnered with our equally diverse seasoned immigration consultants & advisors to fulfill their overseas dreams. Whether you are looking for green cards to unify your family or employment-based ones for better lifestyle opportunities, we deal with it all. 

Our comprehensive support ensures you have the best chance of visa success, from initial consultation to final approval. Let us help you achieve your dream of obtaining a green card and enjoying the benefits of PR in the United States.