Foreign nationals often use the green card process, which allows them to become Lawful Permanent Residents. Those who hold a green card are able to live and work in the United States, and to apply for US citizenship after five years. This period will reduce to 3 years for those who are married to a citizen. There are several different ways in which one may apply for a green card: those who are able to invest a substantial sum of money in the US may often find the EB5 visas program to be their best choice.
