Permanent immigration is the main objective of the majority individuals entering or make arrangementsning to enter the United States. Lawful permanent residency gives individuals a multitude of benefits, including the ability to live a free person in this country to live and work permanently in the U.S. Potential immigrants should be well informed about the laws as possible. That's why our firm is dedicated to providing you with a complete online database of immigration information.

Immigrants to the United States are divided into two categories:

1. Individuals who may acquire permanent residency without numerical limitation.
2. Individuals subject to a yearly limitation. There exists three divisions of this category: family-based; employment-based; and diversity immigrants.

Please see below to broaden your knowledge on the different paths to permanent residency in the United States.

The EB-5 Visa is available for individuals who invest a at the very least of $1 million in a new enterprise that employs at least 10 U.S. workers. Exceptions are made for $500,000 investments in some rural areas or areas with high unemployment rates.

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EB-5 investors receive conditional permanent resident status for two years. After this two year period, investors may apply to "remove the condition."

a.  Religious Workers

b.  Former employees of U.S. Government

c.  Former employees of the Panama Canal Zone

d.  Former employees of U.S. Armed Forces

e.  Retired employees of International Organizations

f.   Former employees of the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong

g.  Employees of International Broadcasting Companies

h.  Special agricultural workers

i.   Foreign medical graduates

j.  Abused spouses and children of U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders  

k.  Permanent Residents who departed the U.S. for additional than 12 months

l.  Foreign children declared dependent in U.S. juvenile
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