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Paying for green card first time entry

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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It can be paid either before traveling or after she enters the US.  The plastic Green Card will not be produced until the fee has been paid AND she has entered the US.  Most people pay before traveling to the US. I would pay it now as it will be produced immediately upon entry.  

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Mike E Grand Master

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28 minutes ago, Ali12345 said:

i pay it now she will receive her green card faster

Yes that is true. 

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16 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Yes that is true. 

How do i pay it ?

17 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

It can be paid either before traveling or after she enters the US.  The plastic Green Card will not be produced until the fee has been paid AND she has entered the US.  Most people pay before traveling to the US. I would pay it now as it will be produced immediately upon entry.  

How do i pay it ?

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Mike E Grand Master

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Just now, Ali12345 said:

How do i pay it ?

How do i pay it ?

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/uscis-immigrant-fee

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Mike E Grand Master

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15 minutes ago, Ali12345 said:

They ask about A number but the embassy didnt give her any number they just print the visa for her

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/uscis-immigrant-fee/immigrant-fee-payment-tips-on-finding-your-a-number-and-dos-case-id

 

it should also be on the I-130 approval. 
 

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2 hours ago, Ali12345 said:

How do i pay it ?

How do i pay it ?

You will get a letter with instructions on how to pay. Also it has been my experience whether you pay before or after you come. It is not a guarantee that you will get green card fast. It takes from 2-6 months to get it

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As in any product,  the sooner u pay for it,  the sooner u get it

 

As said above ,  entering the US triggers the green card to be processed but only if its paid for

meanwhile the visa is stamped at with the words :I 551 acts as green card for a year"

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