Green Card (Permanent Residence)

A permanent resident is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a "green card." You can become a permanent resident several different ways. Most individuals are sponsored by a family member or employer in the United States. Other individuals may become permanent residents through refugee or asylee status or other humanitarian programs. In some cases, you may be eligible to file for yourself.
The steps to become a permanent resident are different for each category and will depend on if you are currently living inside or outside the United States. The main categories are listed below. More information is available in the links to the left.

• Green Card Through Family
  How to apply for permanent residence when a family member petitions for you
• Green Card Through a Job
  How to apply for permanent residence based on a job offer or employment
• Green Card Through Refugee or Asylum Status
  How to apply for permanent residence when you have been granted refugee or asylum status
• Other Ways to Get a Green Card
  Learn about the many other ways that you may qualify for permanent residence

If you are unsure which immigration path best fits your particular situation, see the "Green Card Processes & Procedures" link to the left which includes:

• Green Card Eligibility
  Learn who can apply for permanent residence
• Adjustment of Status
  Learn about the multi-step process for individuals inside the United States that want to get a green card
• Consular Processing
  Learn about the multi-step process for individuals outside the United States that want to get a green card

If you are already a permanent resident, see the "After the Green Card Is Granted"  link to the left for more information about renewing or replacing your green card, travel outside the United States, your rights and responsibilities as a permanent resident, conditional residency, and more.

Last updated: 09/01/2009 http://www.uscis.gov/

How to Choose A Credit Cart

There are various things which you consider while applying for a loan or a mortgage. Similarly, before getting a credit card you have to consider various factors. Sometimes your options to get a particular credit card become limited because of some reasons such as poor credit rating. Basically every time when you apply for a credit card, the company checks your previous record. Therefore, before choosing a creditcard you must know all such details. You should know the kinds of cards which include a check guarantee card that is issued by your bank and a debit card which is also issued by the bank. The difference between the two is that the former ensures that your cheque will be accepted to a specific limit however, the later can be used instead of cash and the money is deducted from your bank account. Now, for what purpose you may need the credit card? Basically the functions of a credit card are to allow you to make payment online, to hold plastic money instead of cash, to make purchase in foreign currencies and to spend more than you have in your account. 

Before people apply for credit cards, they must know the basics of credit cards. There are many credit card companies which give their customers different credit card offers. The interest rates and the features of the cards may vary for different kinds of cards. For selecting particular credit card deals you must compare credit cards.  You can take some important features of credit cards and through credit card comparison you may select the best credit card. There are various credit card applications, which make it very important for an individual. However, selection of the card should be based on your needs because a specific credit card application may be important for you but not for the other individual. Following are some of the aspects which you should consider while evaluating the various kinds of creditcards.

You should ask the credit card company about the Annual Percentage Rate which is the interest that you will have to pay on any outstanding balance. You should also ask the credit card rates such as special introductory rates and balance transfer rates. To get best credit card you should also ask about the interest free period of the car. It is the period which is allowed to the customers to take cash through card without paying any interest. You should carefully consider each credit card offer, so that later on you may not find any problem in any feature of the card. When you apply for credit card you must ask the annual fee of the card because it is generally not mentioned on the terms and conditions. There are various terms and conditions which you should know about such as for the late payment, a late fee is charged. Similarly, a fee is charged when you exceed your limit.

Many companies also offer free credit cards over the internet. Getting an online credit card is a very simple and you just have to submit few necessary documents. However, most of the people do not go for credit card online and they take the services of their banks. This should not be the practice because just taking a card from your banks because it is a free credit card is not the right practice. You must look for the best credit cards. The process of issuing credit card is not a lengthy process and various companies are offering instant approval credit cards. Moreover, for the protection of your interest you can go for guaranteed credit card.

American Express Company

Company Information

American Express Company (American Express) is a bank holding company. Its principal products and services are charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services offered to consumers and businesses. American Express has four segments: U.S. Card Services, International Card Services, Global Commercial Services (GCS), and Global Network & Merchant Services (GNMS). Its products and services include charge and credit card products, expense management products and services, consumer and business travel services, stored value products, such as Travelers Cheques and other prepaid products, network services, merchant acquisition and processing, point-of-sale, servicing and settlement and marketing and information products and services for merchants, and fee services. They are sold to diverse customer groups, including consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and corporations. Its subsidiary is American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (TRS).American Express Company
World Financial Center 200 Vesey Street New York NY 10285
Phone: +1 (212) 640-2000
Fax: +1 (212) 640-0404

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