IMMIGRANT VISAS

Immigrating to the United States to live here permanently is an important, and complexdecision. This section provides information to help foreign citizens desiring to permanentlyimmigrate to determine the visas, requirements, and related materials they will need toapply to immigrate to the United States. For information on who can immigrate to the U.S..

Visa Types for Immigrants

In general, in order to be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen relative(s) or by a prospective employer. Unlike most other immigrant categories, Immediate Relatives are not subject to numerical limits under immigration law. Major immigrant categories are:

Immediate Relatives

Special Immigrants

Family-sponsored

Employer-sponsored

Immigration Classifications and Visa Categories: Immigrants