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A green card is often used as a term for permanent residence in the US. It allows the applicant to live and work in the country without any restrictions. Are you also applying for a green card but do not know how to check the status? There are five ways through which you can track your green card status. Want to know about them? If yes, then you are at the right place. Here the following guide provides you information on the different ways by which you can know your green card status. So, let's know about them.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS issues green cards to immigrants living in the US. When the service center gets the green card application, they also provide several ways for applicants to check their green card status. It is referred to you as I-485, I-140, or I-130 status, depending on the form type you used to begin the application. The ways to check USCIS green card status are the same for people applying within or outside the US. However, the process slightly differs between these two. In addition, different agencies handle the last stage of the green card application. With this, let's know the different ways to track your green card.
The quickest way to track green cards is online. The approach is suitable for both whether you applied within or outside the US. With this, the steps to check the green card status online are below-stated:
The applicants who have applied for a green card within the US can use the below-mentioned steps to track the permanent resident card:
The receipt number is a 13-digit alphanumeric consisting of 3 letters and 10 numbers. On the form I-797 (Notice of Action) you can find this. The Notice of Action is a letter USCIS sent you upon approval or receipt of your I-485. Also while mentioning the receipt number do not use dashes/ hyphens and spaces. If there are any asterisk (*) make sure to include them.
Applicants who have applied for a green card outside of the US can use these steps to check the card status:
Applicants who have applied for a green card within the US are the only ones who can track the status of their card in person. Here are the mentioned steps for tracking the green card status in person. With this, at the USCIS field office fix an in-person "InfoPass" appointment. Request for an in-person meeting before the end of the current account year. It is because after that your USCIS field office will not accept self-scheduled appointments.
Following are the steps that you need to follow to self-schedule the InfoPass appointment at the local USCIS field office:
Following are the steps that you need to follow to self-schedule the InfoPass appointment at the international USCIS field office:
Applicants who are from outside the US are allowed to perform an I-485 status check through email. Following are the steps to track the green card status via email:
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Regardless of whether you applied within or outside you can check your green card status by phone. For this, you can use the below-mentioned steps.
The applicants within the US can use the following steps to check their green card status:
For Applicants Applied Outside the US
Applicants outside the US can use the following steps to check their green card status:
To know your green card status via mail, provide a legitimate address of mail. In addition, you need to fill out the below-mentioned steps to track your green card by mail.
These are the different ways by which you can check your green card status. In this one of the easiest ways is the green card status online method. With this, moving ahead, let's know the general Green card processing time to get the card.
To get your conditional green card it takes around 6 to 12 months. Well, it depends on several factors. It includes the accuracy of the application, USCIS workload, and requirements of the interview. However, in the case of an unconditional green card, the process takes around 30 to 36 months after filing the petition I-829. With this, if the application is filed outside the US the consular process takes 4 to 6 months. In addition, the process time of Adjustment of Status depends on the services center.
It is all about the USCIS processing times for green cards. From this, it is clear that the processing time depends on the type of green card application and location. In addition, the USCIS service center where you applied from. Moving forward, let's know how to check the delay in green card application.
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There are a few ways by which you can check on delays in your green card application depending on where you applied for it. These are as follows:
After applying for a green card, you will be provided with the estimated processing time by your USCIS field office. You can proceed after your form I-485 exceeds the estimated time. Go to the official site of USCIS and from there find the "Check Case Processing Time" page. Here you will get the link for "Inquire about a case outside normal processing times." You will need to fill out the provided form. It will need your A-number, receipt number, application date, email address, and application type. In addition, you will also need to mention the last update you get from USCIS.
After submitting your card application the NVC provides you with a Visa Bulletin. It consists of the most essential priority dates that apply to your application. Since the last update on your Green card status from NVC, you can take action if you do not get an update for more than 2 months. In this situation, you can take the help of an immigration attorney. However, before taking action make sure you have made the complete payment. In addition, submit all the relevant civil and financial papers the NVC asks you to submit. If case you forget about both things your application process will stopped by NVC. If you have done both things then you can connect with them in two ways. You can either submit the Public Inquiry Form online to NVC or call them.
It is how you can check on your green card application if you face any delays in processing. With this, moving ahead, let's know what factors impact the green card process.
Several factors impact the green card process. In addition, they can also be the reason for green card rejection. Moving further, let's know about them:
These are the factors that impact the green card process. The applicants should cross-check their applications and support documents before applying for a green card. Moving ahead, now let's know the process to set up electronic updates for card applications.
After applying for the green card, USCIS notified you through the mail that they have accepted your form I-485. In addition, you also get the option to get an email or text alert when your form gets accepted. For this, you need to fill out the G-1145 form to USCIS. Also, to get the update during the green card application process, you need to create a USCIS online account. After accepting the terms and conditions, you can select your preferred method of contact for updates on your green card status. It can be text, email, or both. With this, for individuals outside the US, in place, their agent will get the updates from the NVC. For this, you need to fill out the online DS-261 form. Here your agent will get the updates on your green card process and make inquiries on your behalf. However, if you want to receive the updates directly you may mention your name as your agent.
This is how one can set up electronic updates for green card applications. With this, moving further, let's know how to track green card mail updates.
If you have created an online account on the US Postal Service (USPS), you can easily track your green card status with the Informed Delivery service in the mail. Register yourself for Informed Deliver to get daily images of mail sent to you. With it, you can set up text and email alerts, enter the delivery instructions, and automatically track the expected packages. It is a timely, safe, and secure manner. Through this, you remain updated with the delivery status of your documents. In addition, it also helps in confirming whether essential papers were delivered to the right address or not.
In last it is how you can check your green card status using different methods. With this, in case you face issues with your green card application or any services related to NRI do contact Visament. We have many years of experience in immigration law and have been a guiding light for applicants and families in directing the complex green card process. Also, our team specializes in offering expert, personalized advice and well-understand the US immigration system. Connect with us today and experience the smooth and hassle-free green card process.
If a green card holder lives in the U.S. long enough they may get benefits of social security. However, for this, they need to meet certain requirements. It includes work credits, immigration status, and totalization agreement.
You can know about your green card approval by checking the application status online. For this, you can use the USCIS “Case Status Online” page along with your receipt number. In addition, you can also call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Generally, you get a notification from USCIS after your green card application gets approved.
After a green card approval within a few days to several weeks you get a green card in the mail. Also after receiving the green card, you need to fulfill certain responsibilities like obeying the US laws, filing income tax, carrying it all the time, and registering for selective services. In addition, you can apply for US citizenship as well after five years, or three years if you get married to a US citizen.
Yes, you have permission to leave the US while waiting for a green card but before going outside the country you need to get permission to travel called “advance parole.” In case you fail to do so, your green card application will be abandoned.
No, green cards and US citizenship are not the same. A green card allows a foreign individual to live and work indefinitely in the US. However, citizenship is generally gained through birth, naturalization, or descent. With this, a green card holder can apply for US citizenship typically after 3-5 years. Also, it is the highest legal status in the United States.
Well, the answer to this question is not straightforward. Getting a permanent residency can be hassle-free if you prepare well and all your documents are in order. In addition, if you have a working or studying history for a few years then also the process becomes a lot simpler for you.
