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This page explains how to obtain a green card also known as permanent residence. Permanent residence enables a person to live and work in the United States for the rest of his/her life. Most people obtain green cards by being sponsored by their employers or their relatives, and this page contains dozens of articles and links explaining who qualifies and how the process works. Other people obtain permanent residence through the green card lottery, through asylum and through various other means. Scroll down this page to learn how you can qualify to receive a green card even if you have no special job skills or relatives who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
This page is divided into the following subtopics:
SUCCESS STORIES
Green Cards through Humanitarian Reinstatement (November 2008)
245(i) - Turning Denials into Approvals (September 2008)
Establishing That a Job Offer is Permanent (June 2008)
The Best Laid Plans Often Go Astray (October 2007)
Immigrants Who Became Permanent Residents on July 1st (August 2007)
Fixing a Poorly-Handled Immigration Case (for an Accountant) (November 2006)
Rules of Engagement: Obtaining a Green Card for a Fiancee (the Hard Way) (October 2006)
Saving a Scientist's NIW from Revocation (September 2006)
Upgrading Your Applications at DOL & CIS (July 2006)
Overcoming Backlog Elimination "Centeritis" (May 2006)
Brazilians Ride Skateboards to Wealth and Fame (January 2006)
Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability (December 2005)
Researcher and Systems Engineer: "What a Difference a Day Made" (October 2005)
Professional Athlete - "Curveball: The Immigration Officer Who Knew Too Much" (May 2005)
Employment-Based Immigration: Cancer Research Center (March 2005)
Engineers and Nurses (November 2004)
President Clinton Signs Bill on Behalf of Our Client Guy Taylor (November 2000)
Artist Wins Right to Stay in U.S.
How To Apply for the Green Card Lottery Online...Without Paying a Lawyer
Understanding the 180-Day Portability Rule: The New CIS Memo
Till Death Do Us Part (Revisited): Marriage and the Green Card
A Q&A on the Child Status Protection Act
§245(i) is Back on the Table: Who Qualifies if it Passes?
180-Day Portability Rule: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions
Understanding The New Section 245i Law
Labor Certification: Converting From Regular To RIR
Last Minute Tips For Claiming §245(i) Benefits
The Final Countdown For Claiming §245(i) Benefits
Section 245(i) Benefits Through Employment
Section 245(i) And Other Immigration Benefits
How To Apply For The Green Card Lottery -- Without Paying A Lawyer!
Family Immigration: How to Get a Green Card Through Your Relatives
Till Death Do Us Part: Marriage and the Green Card
Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants (USCIS)
How Do I Become a Permanent Resident? (USCIS)
How Do I Know What My Responsibilities Are? (USCIS)
How Do I Get an Immigrant Visa Number? (USCIS)
Green Card (USCIS)
Now That You Are a Permanent Resident (USCIS)
How Do I Get a Re-Entry Permit? (USCIS)
How Do I Change My Address With USCIS? (USCIS)
How Do I Report a Change of Address to the USCIS? (USCIS)
EB-1 to EB-5 Eligibility and Filing Requirements Through USCIS
Information on Obtaining Green Cards for Spouses, Siblings, Parents, and Adopted Children
Green Cards Through the Visa Lottery
Recent University Graduates
Physicians
International Adoptions
Registered Nurses
Allied Health Professionals
Official Interpretations of Section 245(i), FAQ, Audio and Chat Transcripts
A Guide to Understanding Unlawful Presence and the 3/10 Year & Permanent Bars
Child Status Protection Act - Interpretations, Updates, Memos, and Cases
How Do I Renew or Replace My Permanent Resident Card? (USCIS)
How Do I Renew My Green Card? (USCIS)
How Do I Replace My Green Card? (USCIS)
Renewing Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date (8-22-07)
Waiver of Photograph for I-90 Applicants Seeking a Replacement/Renewal (2-14-03)
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