What are the requirements for applying for a US green card?

1. The American green card is the identity document of a foreign citizen with permanent resident status in the United States. When we hold a green card in the United States, it means that we have the right of abode in the United States, which is equivalent to our domestic ID card. American immigrant visas are issued to foreign immigrants as proof of entry into the United States.

2. American green cards are divided into conditional green cards and permanent green cards. Generally, a conditional green card is valid for 2 years, and a permanent green card is valid for 10 years. National immigrant visas can be divided into professional immigrant visas, relative immigrant visas and special immigrant visas. The validity period of immigrant visa is relatively short, generally about 6 months.

Legal basis:

Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration Article 9 China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.