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ALERT: Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS waives any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident present documentation on their Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that they received the COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) related to proving a COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not deny any adjustment of status application based on the applicant’s failure to present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination.

Having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card allows you to live and work permanently in the United States. The steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on your individual situation.

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Find the eligibility category that fits your immigration situation, research how to apply, and learn whether your family members can also apply with you.

Read about the general processes and procedures to help you apply for a Green Card.

Thinking about applying for a Green Card? Find out if you’re eligible, and get more information about living and working in the U.S. permanently.

We have some helpful information about updating your address, case processing times, case status updates, and travel.

Learn more about how and when to replace your Green Card.

For policy guidance on adjustment of status, see Volume 7: Adjustment of Status of the USCIS Policy Manual.