Description:Applying for a U.S. green card? Read this book first! The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy. It's vital that you understand all the requirements for getting a green card before--starting your application -- making a mistake can ruin your chances. Fortunately, How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to understand whether you're eligible, and then make it through the bureaucratic maze. Find out how to work with U.S. officials, how to prepare and present the right documents, and what to expect every step of the way. Learn the quickest way to get a green card through: parents, siblings and adult children spouses and fiance green card lotteries political asylum or refugee status and other categories The 8th edition is completely revised to reflect the latest application procedures, laws and fees. It also shows how to find the latest required forms online, and provides filled-out sample forms. This book is not appropriate for those seeking work-related green cards. Sample Filled-In Forms Sample Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document Sample Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Sample Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e) (as used by an unmarried couple) Sample Form I-134, Affidavit of Support Sample Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (as used by immigrating fiance) Sample Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application (as used by immigrating fiance) Sample Form DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for an immigrating husband or wife) Sample Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e) (as used by a married couple) Sample Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence Sample Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for immigrating parents) Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for immigrating children) Sample Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship Sample Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition Sample Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant Sample Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (as used for immigrating siblings of U.S. citizens) Sample Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal Sample Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Sample Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant Sample Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status Sample Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Sample Form DS-2001, Notification of Applicant(s) Readiness Sample Form DS-230 Part I, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Sample Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act Sample Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member Sample Form DS-230 Part II, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Sample Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Sample Form I-131, Application for Travel Document