Visa Types for 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. Major immigrant
categories are:
- Immediate Relatives
- Special Immigrants
- Family-sponsored
- Employee-sponsored
Additionally the Diversity Visa Program provides a certain number of
permanent resident visa annually. These visas are drawn from countries with low
rates of immigration to the U.S. Entry registration for the 2006
Diversity Visa Program begins at noon EST on November 5, 2004 and ends at noon
EST on January 7, 2005. For more information please click on the links
below.
Family Immigration
Adopting a Child
Marriage to a Foreign National
Diversity Visa Program
Employment Visas
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