Gives abused spouses and children of US citizens or US permanent residents a “self-petition” procedural mechanism for lawful permanent resident status.
Author: Alexandre

FAMILIES OF PERMANENT RESIDENTS
Spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents can also apply for the Green Card.

OTHER CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS OF A US CITIZEN
Family members of a US citizen may qualify, but with a numerical limit on visas each year.

FAMILY IMMIGRATION PETITIONS
Immediate Persons” of a US Citizen Parents, spouses and children (single under age 21) of a US citizen.

IMMIGRANT INVESTOR (EB-5)
For foreigners who invest $500,000 to $1,000,000 in a company in the United States.

SPECIAL IMMIGRANTS (EB-4)
Religious workers, young special immigrants, US foreign service messaging workers, translators, former US government officials and other non-citizens.

HIGHER LEVEL PROFESSIONALS OR EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS (EB-2)
For professionals with a college degree and at least 5 years of experience in the profession and people with exceptional skills in the arts, sciences or business.

IMMIGRANT VISA PETITIONS FOR WORK
This visa is available to individuals of “extraordinary ability” in the arts, science, education, business or athletics, and outstanding professors and researchers, managers and executives of multinationals.

QUALIFIED, PROFESSIONAL AND UNQUALIFIED WORKERS (EB-3)
Available to skilled professionals with at least 2 years of experience, professionals with university degrees or other unskilled workers that are not temporary or seasonal.

VICTIMS OF CRIME (U)
For victims of physical or mental abuse or who have collaborated with the police in the investigation or prosecution of a criminal act.
