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Every year, the United States government admits thousands of people with permanent resident status. A green card symbolizes permanent residence. However, the United States government also denies thousands of green card applications annually. The United States government can reject a green card application if they find that the person applying for the immigration visa is “inadmissible” to the United States. Many factors may contribute to the green card application denial. To better understand why a green card application was denied, we must first learn the requirements for immigrant visas. There are two major categories of green cards: family-sponsored and employer-sponsored green cards. Continue reading this article to see why a green application may be denied.
Family-Sponsored Green Cards: Lack of Evidence of a Bona Fide Family Relationship
One of the most common ways to obtain a green card in the United States is through a family sponsorship. The family member must either be a United States citizen or a green card holder themselves. A person can also obtain a family-sponsored green card by marrying a United States citizen. There are two categories of family-sponsored green cards: immediate relatives and family preference. Each of these categories has its requirements that must be met to qualify for a family-sponsored green card. Failure to meet these conditions may lead to denial. For instance, if your stepmother submitted a petition, but the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services found insufficient proof of a stepparent relationship, the application may be denied.
Filing For A Marriage-Based Green Card At The Wrong Time
Although marrying a United States citizen or permanent resident qualifies a person for a family-based green card, filing for a marriage-based green card at the wrong time may lead to a green card application denial. For example, if a person enters the country on a tourist visa, marries a United States citizen within 60 days of arrival, and requests a green card, the application may be denied for “willful misrepresentation of your true intentions.”
Denial For Health-Related Reasons
Prior to becoming a lawful permanent resident, the applicant must first undergo a medical exam performed by a government-approved doctor. This ensures that the applicant does not have any dangerous mental or physical disorders, infections, or infectious diseases that could place the lives of United States citizens, residents, and visitors in jeopardy. A common example is failing to provide documentation of having received the necessary vaccinations before the green card application is approved. According to http://immigrateme.com/, the green card application would be denied on the grounds of inadmissibility.
Employer-Sponsored Green Card Denials
Employer-sponsored immigrant visas are issued by the person’s job or occupation. Typically, a person’s United States employer will file a petition on behalf of their employee. In some scenarios, an individual may be able to petition for themselves. An employer-sponsored green card could be denied because:
* There is a lack of evidence that the individual’s work is of an “exceptional ability.”
* The applicant fails to present sufficient evidence of extraordinary achievement or outstanding research.
*The individual’s work is seasonal and not permanent.
* The individual has a criminal history.
* The work is not deemed to be in the country’s best interest.
* The individual has previously violated their immigration status or has been considered “out of status.”
