Whether you get a United States EB1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability, a NIW, an EB-5 investment, or any other form of United States green card, it takes a lot of time, effort, and even a considerable amount of money.
So, first of all, congratulations on overcoming layers of obstacles to obtain United States status, but there are still some precautions to keep in mind after getting your green card.
After obtaining a green card, the first time to carefully check whether the personal information of the individual and family members is completely correct, and whether there are clerical errors, as well as the date and expiration date;
The United States green card needs to be renewed every 10 years, please pay attention to the renewal to avoid unnecessary troubles in the future;
Apply for a social security card, which is the beginning card of life in the United States, which is used to file taxes, apply for a driver's license, open an account, rent and buy a house, and a series of basic life starts.
Plan the entry and exit time: after getting the green card, there is a requirement that you cannot leave the country for more than 6 months, to be precise, 183 days, if you do not enter the United States for more than 183 days, you will be checked by customs when you enter the customs.
Generally speaking, if the holder has a long-term departure need to apply for a return visa in advance, the visa is usually valid for 2 years.
Updates to your address in the U.S. require notification to USCIS within 10 days of filing Form AR-11 in writing.
United States is a global tax, so you need to file taxes on time in April every year, and it will be deferred for up to half a year, but United States has many tax reduction policies and will not repeat taxes, so it is not as outrageous as the legend says.
Finally, remember to buy insurance and take a driver's license, United States is not like Canada, New Zealand, Australia provides free medical care for all, but you can protect yourself through insurance, you can't buy a car without a driver's license, so it is also very necessary to take a driver's license.