Both are self-petition green cards. The EB-1A has a higher bar but a more favorable category; the EB-2 NIW is more attainable but can face longer waits depending on your country. [...]
Yes, green card holders generally must file U.S. taxes and report their worldwide income, because lawful permanent residents are treated as U.S. tax residents, similar to citizens. [...]
Green card holders can generally get Social Security benefits if they earn enough work credits and meet the requirements, much like U.S. citizens, since eligibility is based largely on work and contributions. [...]
Green card applicants generally must show they have received certain required vaccinations as part of the immigration medical exam, though waivers exist for some situations. [...]
The immigration medical exam is documented on Form I-693 and must be done by an authorized civil surgeon. Validity rules have changed over time, so timing the exam with your case is important. [...]
Whether you can add your child depends on your category and the child's age and status. Many preference categories allow an unmarried child under 21 as a derivative, and CSPA can help with aging out. [...]
Whether you can add your spouse to a pending green card case depends on your category. Many preference categories allow a spouse as a derivative beneficiary, but immediate relative petitions generally do not. [...]
DACA does not by itself provide a green card, but some recipients can obtain permanent residence through a separate path, such as marriage to a U.S. citizen, depending on entry history and advance parole. [...]
TPS does not by itself lead to a green card, but some TPS holders can obtain permanent residence through a separate path, such as a family or employment petition, depending on entry history. [...]
Getting a green card after a removal order is difficult but not always impossible. It usually requires reopening the case, obtaining consent to reapply, or qualifying for a waiver. [...]
