How can an alien become a legal permanent resident or green card holder?
To become a lawful permanent resident, an alien must first be admitted as an immigrant. There are five basic methods for obtaining an immigrant visa: 1) through a family member with U.S. citizenship or with legal permanent residence status, 2) through employment, 3) through the visa lottery (diversity) program, 4) through asylum, or 5) through initial admission into the U.S. under refugee status. Specific information is available from the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
To become a legal permanent resident, an alien must first be admitted as an immigrant. There are two basic methods for obtaining an immigrant visa: 1) through family relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, or 2) through employment. Specific information is available from the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
To become a legal permanent resident, an alien must first be admitted as an immigrant. There are two basic methods for obtaining an immigrant visa: 1) through family relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, or 2) through employment. Specific information is available from the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the U.S. by calling 202-514-4330.
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