5) Green Card Pathways (Permanent Residency)

The green card is the endgame—permanent residency means you can live and work in America forever, change jobs freely, and eventually become a citizen. But the path is long, expensive, and for some nationalities, measured in decades. Understanding your options early lets you start building evidence and making strategic career moves years before you file.

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Evaluate EB-1 path (the fast lane for exceptional talent)

The EB-1 Green Card is the gold standard of U.S. immigration. It is the fastest path to permanent residency because, unlike most other green cards, it typically skips the long PERM labor certification process (where a company has to prove no U.S. worker can do your job). For a student or young professional, the EB-1 is not a dream, it is a project. If you start building your profile now, you can bypass the decades-long wait times that many others face.

5) Green Card Pathways (Permanent Residency)

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