How to get a green card from India?
Most people who apply for a Green Card will need to complete at least two forms—an immigrant petition and a Green Card application (Form I-485). Someone else usually must file the petition for you (often referred to as sponsoring or petitioning for you), although you may be eligible to file for yourself in some cases.
What is the current wait time for a green card?
Current USCIS Processing Times at a Glance
| Form | Purpose | Current Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| I-90 | Green Card Replacement/Renewal | 4.3 months |
| I-130 (U.S. citizen sponsor) | Petition for Alien Relative | 14.8 months |
| I-130 (Green card holder sponsor) | Petition for Alien Relative | 35 months |
| I-485 (Family-based) | Adjustment of Status | 9.2 months |
How to check green card entry?
Visit the NVC's “Consular Electronic Application Center” (CEAC). Click “Check My Visa Application Status.”
Who can sponsor me for a green card?
Who a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Can Help Immigrate
| Who Can Sponsor Who | |
|---|---|
| Who You Are | Immigrants You Can Petition |
| U.S. citizen age 21 or older | Parents |
| U.S. citizen (at least age 18, for financial sponsorship purposes) | Spouse |
| U.S. citizen (at least age 18, for financial sponsorship purposes) | Minor, unmarried children |
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