I am planning on moving to the USA and becoming a permanent resident.Is anyone else going through this process
370333
Could you be more specific about how you are planning to come.  If it's on a tourist visa, your chances of converting to Permanent Residency are very, very low.  If you are married to or marrying a Citizen, and it's a legitimate marriage, then you can become a PR.  There are so many variations to the rules that many people choose to hire an immigration attorney to help them navigate the system.
821708
Try moving out of the US... :D
774472
I'm originally from the US but moved to, and became a permanent resident of, Canada. My reasoning? I met a guy from online face to face.. we got along.. I went to visit him.. we ended up getting married the next year.\n\nLiving in a country that's different from the one you grew up in does take some getting used to, that's for sure. I find myself getting homesick and nostalgic even after having been here for over 4 years.
705618
It really depends on what country you are going to, sad but true, say if it is Canada you can go to canada.gc.ca  and find all the info that you need. Honesty is the best policy. I came to Canada from the USA, and I had no troubles, I'm still here and happily married and have filed for papers for landed immig status , You want to make sure that when you do proceed with anything that you answer all info properly and correct, if not that can cause you many problems, and just for your info it can be time consuming and you just need to remain positive. Just get all the information you can, off the net, public library can be helpful, your own offices for passports and visa's and such, You need to find out if there are any stipulations for the country you are going to, such as how much money you need to have per day and so on. I hope this makes since, Good luck to you ...
71701
I used to be an alien, but then I became a US citizen. ;)
362622
nooo its a long way\nyou have to stay at usa for at least 2 years, mean while you will have a temp g.card\nthen probably after 2 or 3 years or more you will have the permanent, \nfor each of those you will need some forms and certain documentations, most of those forms start with an I lol\ndont worry once u get the permanent, very soon after that you will get your own passport, it just involves alot of changin status forms\ncongrats
585444
Maintaining Permanent Residence\nMaintaining Permanent Residence You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident.\n\nYou may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:\n\n    * Move to another country intending to live there permanently.\n    * Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.\n    * Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.\n    * Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.\n    * Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.
489489
First of all welcome the the US, and thank you for coming legaly.\n\nYou will need to find gainfull employment and pay your taxes and your elegible for all that america has to offer.\n\noh and sorry about the scowl on my avatar.
1000047
I would move and stay a citizen of my present country.
1027478
Yes, I love it!  I look on the internet news daily for more stories like the one about the mayor of Hazelton, PA, or Sheriff Joe in Arizona, or big unexpected roundups of illegals in different cities.  It does my heart proud to see the citizens of the USA standing up against this injustice that the government has allowed to occur and get out of hand - illegal immigration.  I believe the power of the American citizens is now snowballing against illegal immigration and whether the Federal Government wants to or not, they are going to have to listen to the people whom they work for, and act accordingly.  The days of the freebies and handouts for illegal immigrants are quickly coming to an end and the smart ones will start planning their own voluntary self-deportations now, rather than wait until they are found and shipped out, possibly leaving family members behind in the USA.  Better they start planning and get themselves organized for an orderly return to their home countries before they get caught by immigration officials or the police or their landlord or their employer.  This way, if they have lived cleanly in the USA so far, without committing further offences since they first illegally came over the border, they have a hope of returning legally one day, if they go home now and apply to immigrate to the USA through the proper procedures.  WAKE UP ILLEGALS!  Do yourselves and your families a favour and return yourselves in an orderly fashion now, while you still can.  Otherwise, don't cry and whine when you get caught and shipped out on a moment's notice, when you aren't ready.  The jig is up!  Amnesty is NOT coming!!  Wake up and smell the coffee!
936949
You are eligible for citizenship.  You married a Canook citizen....Can't tell you where to go, but you are certainly eligible.\nOh & thanks for the thumbs down, whoever you are.
515283
Hey....You told me to stay where I am and you are striving hard to get citizenship??? Very peculiar of you...Stay where you are and dont move...\n\nI used an immigrant lawyer to move to Canada...fair and square and all legit.
156456
No, because I am Canadian :)LIVING AND WORKING in the USA.  Problem with that?  I'm legit, I was born in Canada, but raised in the USA, is that ok with you?
151974
Will you be renouncing your U.S. citizenship, or will be going temporarily (as an ex-patriot)?
397210
Technically there is an employer sponsorship option, where your employer can sponsor you for Permanent Residency. However in practice I found it worthless. They will have to provide copies of advertisements they posted for a period of 6 months trying to find a US citizen to do the job, and list the reasons why they didn't hire anyone. Also getting a company to file and pay for the paperwork is nearly impossible - they will also have to state that as a sponsor they will reimburse the Govnt for any costs incurred through Social Security etc if you should be out of work for any reason. Your best bet is to marry a US citizen and file with your spouse!
107098
Are you a medical student? Are you a foreign grad attempting to get a residency in the United States? Have you taken all 3 Steps? I don't understand your question.
975174
You may want to check out the immigration website and see how you go about it. check source below.