1. won the prize;

2. Interview with the media;

3. There are original affairs;

4. Publish academic articles;

5. As a judge or judge of the competition;

6. Hold important positions in professional institutions;

7. Being a member of a professional association;

8. Hold a solo exhibition;

9. Works with high box office and commercial value;

10. The same industry belongs to high income.

Second, the application materials

The main applicant needs to prepare:

1. scanned passport home page

2. Form I-94;

3. Non-immigrant visa identification materials (such as non-immigrant visa identification materials (such as I-20 form).

4 degree certificate and education background assessment report (education level is at least equivalent to American graduate degree)

5. All articles, speeches, meeting invitations and other materials.

7. Papers cited materials (if any)

8. Academic journals' comments on your paper (if any)

9. Publish the paper and then publish the required materials (if any).

10. Awards and honorary certificates won)

1 1. Certification materials of professional associations (if any)

12. Proof materials of research project funds or amount (if any)

13. Documents proving that you are guiding others' work in this professional field, whether in the form of individuals or groups (if any),

14. Articles about referees (if any) to confirm the authority of referees in this field.

15. The list of referees includes the titles and units of referees.

16. Resume

The principal applicant and spouse (family member) shall provide the following materials:

1 birth certificate

2. No criminal certificate

3. First page of passport

4. A copy of the I-94 form

5. Copy of Form I-20

6. Copy of marriage certificate

7. Sealed medical reports

8.6-8 Recent Color Photo Tips

Three. Matters needing attention in application

1. Applicants must enter the country legally and maintain their legal status.

Generally speaking, when applying for a green card in the United States, the applicant must enter the country with a legal visa and maintain his legal non-immigrant status during his stay. The legal non-immigrant status is usually affected by overstaying and illegal work.

F- 1。 If students can't attend full-time classes, they will be regarded as losing their school status. However, it should be noted that applicants who overstay for more than 180 days are not allowed to re-enter the United States within three years after leaving the United States; Those who overstay for more than one year are not allowed to enter the country within ten years. In addition, if you meet the so-called 245I legal protection, you can still apply for a green card in the United States even if you enter the country illegally, overstay or work illegally.

2. The applicant must be in the United States

Applicants must apply for a green card in the United States. Although applicants do not need to produce evidence in the United States, they should keep relevant evidence, such as I-94 form, passport, visa copy, etc., for immigration verification.

Since people can only apply for green cards in the United States, separated couples usually cannot apply at the same time. For example, the husband works in the United States and applies for a green card through professional immigration, while the wife still lives outside the United States, and the wife cannot apply at the same time. In this case, the husband should apply for the so-called credit card I-824 immediately after obtaining the green card, and ask the relevant departments of the US Immigration Bureau that approved his green card to inform the US overseas consulate to allow his wife to reunite with her husband as a green card.

Fourth, the benefits of getting a green card.

1. The child is an American citizen after birth.

After holding a green card, if the child is born in the United States, it will be regarded as an American citizen and get an American passport. In this way, no matter how old the child is, he can freely enter and leave the United States. /kloc-citizens aged 0/8 can enjoy all the rights of American citizens according to law after taking the oath. Age 2 1, can be a spouse, children, parents and other immigrants.

2. Enjoy perfect benefits

Pension: Green card holders can receive a pension issued by the government for life after retirement (with a ten-year accumulated tax record).

Unemployment benefits: If an applicant cannot find a job after transferring to a green card, the government will help him find a job for free. If you lose your job later, you can apply for government relief (you used to pay taxes for at least 6 months)

Housing subsidy: Green card holders can apply for buying apartments for low-income elderly people after retirement (the market price is about 35%).

3. Employment advantages

There are no restrictions on working in the United States with an American green card. You should know that many jobs in the United States are not open to foreigners, so many students in the United States are very limited, but holding a green card is different. And you can get help from specialized agencies (applicants need to register their skills, professional knowledge and interests in specialized agencies).

4. Enterprise franchise

Foreigners who want to start a business in the United States will be subject to many restrictions, but after holding a green card, they can enjoy many preferential policies, such as loans, taxes and business projects. , can bring great convenience and support.

5. Convenient travel

Holding an American green card basically does not have to worry about being rejected by most countries in the world, and it can basically achieve global connectivity. Applicants can gain the greatest freedom and better plan their life and career.

6. Immediate family advantage

After holding a green card and marrying a foreigner, you can apply for a green card for your spouse and their minor children under the age of 2 1 year.

legal ground

Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Exit and Entry of Citizens.

Article 17 The passport of the People's Republic of China is valid for five years and can be extended twice, each time not exceeding five years. The application for extension should be made before the passport expires. In foreign countries, passport extension shall be handled by China's diplomatic representative offices, consular offices or other overseas offices authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The extension of passports of China citizens who have settled in China shall be handled by the public security departments (bureaus) of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and the exit-entry administrative departments of public security organs authorized by them; The extension of passports of citizens living in China before leaving the country shall be handled by the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ at the place where the original documents are issued or where the household registration is located.