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United States Permanent Residency from Dubai, UAE

Permanent residency through work, investment or a qualifying family relationship.

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Processing time
Ranges from months to several years depending on category and country limits
Indicative cost
Government filing fees vary by category, alongside any legal costs; verify current figures before applying
Family
Spouse & children included
Apply from
Dubai / UAE

Employment and family-based green cards

The Employment and family-based green cards is one of the routes UAE residents use to reach United States. This page sets out who the route is for, the eligibility criteria, the documents you will need, indicative costs and timelines, and the step-by-step process, so you can decide whether it fits your situation before you commit.

Permanent residency through work, investment or a qualifying family relationship. If you are applying from Dubai or anywhere in the Emirates, The Migration Station can assess your profile honestly and prepare a complete, well-evidenced application.

Who the United States Permanent Residency is for

Skilled professionals in the UAE who want to settle permanently in United States

Families looking for long-term security, schooling and healthcare

Applicants who meet the points, language and experience thresholds

United States Permanent Residency: eligibility requirements

  • A qualifying category such as employment, investment or a family sponsor
  • An approved petition and a current priority date where a category is backlogged
  • Admissibility to the United States on health and character grounds
  • A valid passport and a clean immigration and character record
  • Qualifications and work experience relevant to United States's economic needs
  • Proof of language ability where required (English and/or English)
  • A qualifying points score or eligible category under the relevant programme

Documents usually needed

Valid passport and recent passport photographs
UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies
Completed application forms for the chosen route
Educational certificates with credential assessment where required
Employment reference letters, contracts and payslips
Language test results (e.g. IELTS, PTE, CELPIP or English)
Police clearance certificates from relevant countries
Proof of settlement funds and bank statements

Exact requirements depend on your route and are confirmed at your assessment.

Benefits of the United States Permanent Residency

Live permanently

Full rights to live, work and study anywhere in United States, with no employer or location restrictions.

Path to citizenship

Permanent residency is your route to American citizenship and a stronger passport over time.

Family included

Bring your spouse and dependent children, with rights to live, work and study in United States.

Guided, end-to-end support

A dedicated case manager helps with your documents, forms and submissions from the first assessment to a decision.

The United States Permanent Residency process, step by step

  1. 1

    Free eligibility assessment

    We evaluate your profile against every United States pr route and confirm the strongest, most realistic pathway for you.

  2. 2

    Strategy & document checklist

    Your case manager maps out the route, timeline and exact documents you need, tailored to your situation.

  3. 3

    Preparation & evidence

    We help you gather, organise and verify your evidence so your file is complete, consistent and compliant.

  4. 4

    Application & submission

    We complete and lodge your application, then track its progress and respond to any requests from the authorities.

  5. 5

    Decision & relocation

    On approval we support your biometrics, landing and first steps settling into United States.

United States Permanent Residency: frequently asked questions

It depends on the category and, for some, per-country limits published in the monthly Visa Bulletin. Immediate relatives of US citizens can be relatively quick, while some employment categories face multi-year waits. We map your likely timeline before you start.

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