IR-1 Visa and green card

[pesci 0]

I recently came to the USA through IR-1 visa and don't know anything about the process of getting my green card.

Is there anything I need to take care of to get my green card. I read online that since i've entered the USA it will automatically be mailed to me within a few weeks.

However, the guy who works at the social security office said that he thought I needed to fill out some more forms from the Department of Homeland Security in order to get my green card.

Not sure if I need to do something or if I should just wait. Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

Edited October 19, 2015 by pesci

[teeak 224]

As long as you paid the green card fee through ELIS, you should receive it at your address:

http://www.uscis.gov/uscis-elis/uscis-immigrant-fee

[pesci 0]

Thanks. The fees for the ELIS2 Immigrant Visa were paid. It was $165. Does that cover the green card?

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

You probably should let the USC partner do most of this work hereon.

teeak answered your question already.

[teeak 224]

Thanks. The fees for the ELIS2 Immigrant Visa were paid. It was $165. Does that cover the green card?

Yep, the $165 is the green card fee. Once you do that, you just have to wait for the card in the mail. I believe it's been taking about 2 months for people to receive the card though.

[honey_barrel 1]

Hi! It took me 51 days after POE before I received my green card.

[pesci 0]

Thanks for all the info

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion.