What are the different categories under which an applicant could apply for a permanent visa?
INS has established nine (9) categories for “green card” applicants: 1. Immediate relatives 2. Family preference; employment preference 3. Ethnic diversity – green card lotteries 4. Investors 5. Special immigrants 6. Refugees and individuals seeking political asylum 7. Temporary protected status 8. Amnesty 9. Special agricultural workers Each green card preference category has a numeric quota and specialized criteria. Source: www.cgfns.
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