Visas for Permanent Immigrants
Visa Types for Permanent Immigrants
Written by Roger P. Croteau :: www.croteaulaw.com :: 1.702.254.7775 Friday, 08 August 2008 15:32
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
Employer-sponsored
Additionally the Diversity Visa Program provides a certain number of permanent resident visas annually. These visas are drawn from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.
Family Immigration
Adopting a Child
Marriage to a Foreign National
Diversity Visa Program
Employment Visas
