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 childrenspouses and fiancegreen card lotteriespolitical asylum or refugee statusand other categoriesThe 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 FormsSample Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure DocumentSample Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusSample Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e) (as used by an unmarried couple)Sample Form I-134, Affidavit of SupportSample 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 ApplicationSample 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 ResidenceSample Form G-325A, Biographic InformationSample 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 CitizenshipSample Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan PetitionSample Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special ImmigrantSample 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 RemovalSample Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative PetitionSample Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special ImmigrantSample Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust StatusSample Form I-765, Application for Employment AuthorizationSample Form DS-2001, Notification of Applicant(s) ReadinessSample Form DS-230 Part I, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien RegistrationSample Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the ActSample Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household MemberSample Form DS-230 Part II, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien RegistrationSample Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident CardSample Form I-131, Application for Travel Document