The most likely way to obtain a Green Card is through employment in the US. Immigrant work visas include the EB-1 and EB-2 visas, and imply receipt of a Green Card soon after entry. Non-immigrant work visas are temporary, and include the H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-1, and TN.
How long does it take to get a green card if you’re Mexican?
Wait times vary based on how a person might qualify for a green card. For example, as of this month, it takes at least 22 years for people from Mexico to get a green card if they’re the married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen.
How to get a green card for a US citizen in Mexico?
The U.S. citizen starts this process by filing a visa petition on Form I-129F with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After USCIS approves the I-129F, it will transfer the case to a U.S. consulate in Mexico. There, your fiancé (e) will apply for a K-1 visa, which involves submitting forms and documents and attending an interview.
Can a Mexican citizen with TN status get a green card?
For Mexican citizens with TN status, seeking U.S. permanent residency (a “green card”) can be complicated. The TN category is one of the work-authorized nonimmigrant statuses that requires that the foreign national intend to eventually return to his or her country of origin.
How old do you have to be to apply for a green card?
S. citizen or relative of a lawful permanent resident under the family-based preference categories: Family member of a U.S. citizen, meaning you are the: Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen and you are 21 years old or older Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old
Can a Mexican citizen get married in the US?
If you are not yet married and your fiancé(e) is still in Mexico, you can, if you are a U.S. citizen, petition for him or her to enter the U.S. as a fiancé(e) in order to get married in the U.S.—and then your new spouse can apply for a green card, if desired.
