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Yes, generally it is considered difficult to get a U.S. green card as the process is complex, consumes a lot of time, and is highly competitive depending on the visa category you applied for. Also, the application process is not straightforward and needs careful documentation and planning.

The quickest way to get a green card is through employment-based visas (EB- visa). In this an individual can self-sponsor themselves, meaning they do not require employment proof or a Labor Certification.

Individuals who have a criminal records, medical issues, public charges, and bad immigration history cannot apply for a U.S. green card.

The green card allows its holders to work and live in the USA permanently while a visa provides them with a temporary stay for specific reasons like travel, education, or work.

If you have plans to settle in the United States then yes, a green card is better than a visa.

No, if you have a green card then a visa is not needed to enter the United States.

No, green cards and resident visas are both different.

Yes, you can visit Canada with a US green card.

If you have a green card then you can stay lifelong in the US.

You can visit these countries visa-free with a US green card. Canada and Mexico, Albania, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belize, Bermuda, and Bonaire.

Yes, a green card can expire but your permanent residence status will be safe and you can renew your green card.

When we talk about the validity of a visa then it depends on the country you visit.

After getting the green card, you should update your status in the documents, file taxes, and notify your employer. Also, you should consider yourself for Selective Service in the US and become a citizen there after five years.

EB-1C visa is the shortest and quickest way to get a green card in just two years. It is available to managers and executives of multinational companies who are being transferred to the US.

Yes, you can travel immediately after getting a green card in the US. However, during your travel ensure that it is no longer and you intend to return to the United States. As staying outside the US for a longer time may risk your permanent resident status.

Permanent Residence through Adjustment of Status or Processing through the Consulate or Embassy abroad is the last step of the green card process. In this, you need to file Form I-485 to officially apply for permanent resident status if you are already staying in the US. However, for applicants outside the US, the last stage would be obtaining an immigrant visa through a consular process.

There are three main stages of a green card. It includes labor certification (PERM) for employer-sponsored permanent labor certification, I-140 immigrant visa petition for an immigrant visa, and ability proof to pay and adjustment of status or consular application process to become a US permanent resident from inside or outside the country.

The most complex part of the green card process is strict eligibility requirements and working with extensive documentation. While applying for the green card applicants must certify that they submit the right forms and meet all the criteria.

The time to obtain an Indian passport depends on the application type and if the police verification report (PVR) is clear. However, the normal passport is issued within 30 working days excluding the PVR.

The Indian government issues four types of passports to its citizens. Ordinary passport or Type P passport for regular Indian citizens, White passport or Type S passport for those who are working for the Indian government, Diplomatic passport Only government officials are eligible to get official passports, Orange passport is issued to those who need to pass emigration checks.