Introduction to Permanent Immigration

An Introduction to Permanent Immigration
 
Permanent immigrants to the U.S. are divided into four general categories.

• Family-Based Immigration
  Basically, this includes petition-based immigrant visas for spouses, children, adopted orphans, and parents of U.S. citizens and for spouses and children of lawful permanent residents. It also includes K-1 visas for fiancés and spouses of U.S. citizens, and for some dependents
• Employment-Based Immigration
• EB-1 Priority Workers
• EB-2 Professionals
• EB-3 Skilled or Professional Workers
• EB-4 Special Immigrants
• EB-5 Immigrant Investors
• Diversity Visa (DV)-Lottery for nationals of certain countries
• Asylum/Refugees. for people already admitted to the United States as asylees or refugees.

 
This has been only an introduction to Permanent Immigration. The application process for permanent residence can be long and difficult, and the fees can be very expensive. Applying under the wrong category may make a difference in years as to how long you must wait to immigrate. You should engage the services of our competent San Jose Permanent Immigration Attorney to avoid disappointment.