S2NRI came across the fact that every year, 65,000 Indians under the general category board the flight to the USA under the H1B visa cap. Besides, 20,000 skilled workforces that have a master’s degree from an accredited institution secure this visa to the USA.

Such a colossal size of the Indian population immigrates to the USA. Subsequent to spending 5 crucial years, they can qualify for the Adjustment of Status, also called the Green Card process. It determines lawful permanent residency.  But, it typically takes 5 to 6 months to carry out this pan process, which is no less than a can of worms. The USCIS-Immigration Authority of the USA takes care of it. It scrutinizes each and every document pertaining to NRIs.

The process begins with determining the category which the NRI fits specifically under. Even, the official site houses every link to navigate challenges in the way of applying for the permanent citizenship, i.e. valid for 10 years. The willing immigrants should have passport, official travel document and Form I-94 to prove their claim.

The rest of the process consists of filing petitions via a green card application and an immigration petition. However, the forms, including Form I-130, Form I-140, Form I-730, Form I-589, Form I-360, Form I-526, Form I-918 and Form I-929, to meet the need of different categories are there to select from.  Upon getting a nod from the USCIS, the applicant must fill the Form I-485 to register his permanent address.

The applicant must leap across all these hurdles to reach the final stage. It is known as case status. The competent authority verifies the Form I-485. The applicant can meet rejection if he does not have a proof of his birth or birth certificate, receipt number and A-Number. In short, the non-availability of the birth proof can change the entire game.

The CEO of S2NRI recommended, “Every NRI who is willing to stay permanently in the USA must carry authentic birth proof, passport and other related documents to claim that citizenship. A small mistake can spill the beans. He can meet rejection, which will be too heavy to carry on.”

“We have been dealing in NRI services for years. We know how inflicting this journey could be. So, we always recommend keeping valid and original proofs of your identity, birth and address,” he advised.