Family-Based Immigration
Adjustment of Status: Spouse Already in the U.S.
If your spouse is already living in the U.S., adjustment of status is a path to a marriage-based green card. The process begins with a petition filed in the U.S. It is designed to help your spouse receive lawful permanent resident status from within the country.
K-1 Fiancé Visa
If you are engaged to a foreign national and plan to marry in the United States, the K-1 fiancé visa is the path to bring your fiancé here. The process begins with a petition filed here in the U.S.
Consular Processing: Spouse Outside the U.S.
If your spouse lives outside the U.S., consular processing is a path to a marriage-based green card. The process begins with a petition filed here in the U.S. It is designed to help your spouse enter the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident (LPR).
Removal of Conditions
If you received a conditional green card through marriage, removal of conditions may provide a path to obtaining a 10-year permanent resident card. The process begins with a petition filed with USCIS.
Family Petitions
Parents of U.S. Citizens
If you are a U.S. citizen and want to sponsor your parent for a green card, family-based immigration may provide a path to lawful permanent residence. The process begins with a petition filed with USCIS.
Siblings of U.S. Citizens
If you are a U.S. citizen and want to sponsor your sibling for a green card, family-based immigration may provide a path to lawful permanent residence. The process begins with a petition filed with USCIS.
Children of U.S. Citizens
If you want to sponsor your child for a green card, family-based immigration may provide a path to lawful permanent residence. There are several factors that determine eligibility.
Family Members of Permanent Residents
If you are a lawful permanent resident and want to sponsor an eligible family member, family-based immigration may provide a path to lawful permanent residence.
Employment and Extraordinary Ability
O-1 Visa For Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
If you have achieved distinction in your profession, the O-1 visa may allow you to live and work in the U.S. This visa is available to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in areas such as business, science, education, athletics, or the arts.
EB-1A Green Card for Extraordinary Ability
The EB-1A immigrant visa is a pathway to permanent residence for individuals who have reached the top of their field. Unlike many employment-based categories, qualifying applicants may self-petition without an employer sponsor.
Humanitarian and Status Protections
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
If you currently hold DACA status, timely renewal helps you maintain your protection from removal and work authorization. The process begins with a renewal application before your current status expires.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
If you have been abused by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member, VAWA allows you to self-petition for a green card without their knowledge or consent.
Citizenship Through Naturalization
Naturalization
If you are a lawful permanent resident who meets the eligibility requirements, naturalization is the path to becoming a U.S. citizen. The process begins with an application filed with USCIS, followed by an interview and civics test.
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