Congress sets limits on the number of immigrant visas that can be issued each year. In order to adjust status to that of legal permanent resident, an immigrant visa must be available to the applica| USCIS
The form is used by a standalone investor to petition USCIS for status as an immigrant to the United States under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended.| USCIS
Concurrent filing of Form I-485, Application to Regis| USCIS
USCIS, in coordination with Department of State (DOS), is revising the procedures for determining visa availability for applicants waiting to file for employment-based or family-sponsored preference adjustment of status. The revised process will better align with procedures DOS uses for foreign nationals who seek to become U.S. permanent residents by applying for immigrant visas at U.S. consulates and embassies abroad.| travel.state.gov
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) was enacted in 1952. The INA collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of immigration law. The INA has been amended many times over the years| USCIS
Use this form to classify an alien as: An Amerasian (Born after 12/31/1950 and before 10/23/1982); The widow(er) of a U.S. citizen; Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; Self-petitioning parent of an abusive U.S. citizen; or| USCIS
Use this form if you (the petitioner) are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national and you need to establish your qualifying relationship with an eligible relative (the beneficiary) who wishes to come to or stay in the United States permanently and apply for the Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card).| USCIS
Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.| USCIS
Use this form to petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States.| USCIS