TY - BOOK ED - LearningExpress (Organization) TI - The ultimate guide to getting your green card SN - 9781576856949 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - KF4840 T238g 2009 U1 - 342.7308/3 22 PY - 2009/// CY - New York, NY PB - LearningExpress KW - Aliens KW - United States KW - Popular works KW - Political refugees KW - Legal status, laws, etc KW - Green cards N1 - "The insider's guide to becoming a permanent U.S. resident"--Cover; A short history of immigration to the United States -- Words you need to know -- What is a green card -- Getting a green card : general information -- Paths to a green card : family ties -- Paths to a green card : marriage -- Paths to a green card : children, orphan immigrants -- Paths to a green card : employment, investors -- Paths to a green card : refugees and asylum seekers -- Paths to a green card : registry, special immigrants, Iraqi or Afghan translators, private bills registry -- Paths to a green card : diversity visa lottery winners -- Important questions and answers -- When you need a lawyer -- The light at the end of the tunnel N2 - Guide to getting a green card includes updated information on Department of Homeland Security requirements and advice on filling out immigration forms and passing background checks. It also provides answers to commonly asked questions such as "Do green cards automatically lead to citizenship"? ER -