Permanent Immigrants
In general, in order to be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen relative(s) or by a prospective employer. Unlike most other immigrant categories, Immediate Relatives are not subject to numerical limits under immigration law. For an overview of the types of immigrant visas available under immigration law, please see Immigrant Visa Classifications on the USCIS Website. Major immigrant categories are:
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Immediate Relatives
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Special Immigrants
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Family-sponsored
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Employer-sponsored
For information specific to each visa type, please visit http://travel.state.gov and click on Immigrants to the U.S.