Getting a Green Card (Permanent Residency)
Learn about the paths, process, and problems involved in becoming a permanent U.S. resident.
One of the most common ways immigrants gain permanent residency in the U.S. is through family members - by marriage and blood.
How immigrants become permanent residents of the U.S. (green card holders) through an employer.
US Visas - Nonimmigrant (Temporary) Visas
Laws and procedures for entering the U.S. on temporary terms for pleasure or business.
If you're a foreign national and you'd like to work in the United States, you'll need to obtain authorization to do so, or a work visa.
Students from all over the world come to the United States to study. Here are the immigration rules to which they must adhere.
US Citizenship & Naturalization
Learn about the eligibility rules for becoming a U.S. citizen and the steps to get there.
Removal (Deportation): Process & Laws
Learn about the deportation process, who can be removed from the U.S., and possible defenses.
Foreign nationals who are persecuted - or fear they will be - in their home country may be able to seek permanent residence in the United States
Immigration Applications, Petitions, & Processes
Find tips on navigating the U.S. immigration procedures.
Hiring, Paying, and Working With an Immigration Lawyer
Do you need an immigration lawyer? How much will it cost? When can you do without legal representation?
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Can You Get a U.S. Green Card? Eligibility Quiz
An introduction to whether you might be eligible for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence) based on family, employment, or other categories.
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Filing for a Green Card: Process Overview
An immigrant to the United States who has been granted the right to live and work in the U.S. permanently receives a permanent resident card, also known as a “green card.” But no one receives it right away.
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Steps to Become an American Citizen
How to get U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process, step by step.
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When You Need an Immigration Lawyer
What to expect when first seeking an attorney.