Immigrant visas (permanent resident or “green card”) are available to qualified individuals wishing to live permanently or indefinitely in the U.S.
All immigrant categories, except for immediate relatives and special immigrants, are numerically limited and subject to annual per-country quotas.
All applicants for an immigrant visa must demonstrate admissibility to the U.S.
| FIRST PREFERENCE | SECOND PREFERENCE | THIRD PREFERENCE | FOURTH PREFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmarried Sons and Daughters (over age 21) of USC | Spouses and Unmarried Children (under 21) of LPR; Unmarried Sons and Daughters (over 21) of LPR | Married Sons and Daughters of USC | Brothers and Sisters of Adult USC |
| EB1: FIRST PREFERENCE | EB2: SECOND PREFERENCE | EB3: THIRD PREFERENCE | EB4: FOURTH PREFERENCE | EB5: FIFTH PREFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons of Extraordinary Ability Outstanding Professors and Researchers Multinational Executives and Managers | Members of Professions Holding Advanced Degree Aliens of Exceptional Ability | Skilled Workers, Professionals and Other Workers | Religious Workers Commuters from Border Retired G-4 Returning Residents Minister of Religion | Immigrant Investor Visa Program |