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Alien Registration Card Issuance/Renewal

Programs that issue picture identification cards, often referred to as "green cards", to individuals who have successfully petitioned for lawful permanent residence status, or which respond to requests for replacement of expired, lost or stolen alien registration cards. Alien registration cards provide documentary proof of lawful permanent residence certifying that the bearer is entitled to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis.

• Service code: FT-3550.0400
• 1 provider

Asylum Application Adjudication

Programs that accept and make decisions regarding petitions for asylee status in situations where the individuals are unwilling or unable to return to or avail themselves of the protection of their country of nationality or last residence because they have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, political opinion, membership in a particular social group, or nationality. Asylum applications must be filed within one year of admission to the United States and can be made after admission or at a port of entry. Asylees may apply for lawful permanent residence status after one year.

• Service code: FT-3550.0700
• 1 provider

Naturalization Application Adjudication

Programs that accept and make decisions regarding petitions by lawful permanent residents who have been in the country for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen), who meet other eligibility requirements and who wish to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Applicants must pass a citizenship examination to determine whether they can speak and read English and have a knowledge of the fundamentals of American government, history and the Constitution; and must take an oath of allegiance to the United States.

• Service code: FT-3550.6000
• 1 provider