These are the basic ways to attain Lawful Permanent Residence status (“Green Card”). Green Cards are essentially divided into 4 major categories:
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Family-based
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Immediate Relatives
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Certain Relatives of U.S. Citizens
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Certain Relatives of Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
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Employment-based
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Extraordinary Aliens and Multinational Managers/Executives
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Exceptional Aliens and Professional Workers, (incl. those working in areas of National Interest)
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Skilled and Unskilled Workers
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Certain Religious Workers and other Special Immigrants
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Employment Creation / Investors
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Diversity Lottery
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Political Persecution / Asylum / Refugees
I can assist you with your application for a Greencard, and fully inform you if and how you might qualify for this very important immigration benefit. DO NOT go it alone!