You may be eligible to apply as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen

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If you are the:

• Spouse of a U.S. citizen
• Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen
• Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old

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You may be eligible to apply as an other relative of a U.S. citizen or a relative of a lawful permanent resident under the family-based preference categories

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If you are the: Family member of a U.S. citizen, meaning you are the:

• Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen and you are 21 years old or older
• Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen
• Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old

Family member of a lawful permanent resident, meaning you are the:

• Spouse of a lawful permanent resident
• Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a lawful permanent resident
• Unmarried son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident 21 years old or older

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You may be eligible to apply as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or the fiancé(e)’s child

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If you are the:

• Person admitted to the U.S. as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-1 nonimmigrant)
• Person admitted to the U.S. as the child of a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-2 nonimmigrant)

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You may be eligible to apply as a widow(er) of a U.S. citizen

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If you are the:

• Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen and you were married to your U.S. citizen spouse at the time your spouse died

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You may be eligible to apply as a VAWA self-petitioner - victim of battery or extreme cruelty

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If you are the:

• Abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Abused child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Abused parent of a U.S. citizen

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You may be eligible to apply as a immigrant worker

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• H-2A Visa: For foreign workers in temporary positions doing agricultural work
• O-1 Visa: For individuals with extraordinary abilities and skills in fields such as arts, education, science, business, athletics, film and television
• R-1 Visa: For religious workers who wish to come to the United States on a temporary basis to work for a nonprofit religious organization
• PERM: Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) allows employers to demonstrate a shortage of American workers in order to bring over foreign workers, on a permanent, full-time basis. The employees and their families may qualify for permanent residence or a “green card"

Are a first preference immigrant worker:

• Have extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or
• Are an outstanding professor or researcher, or
• Are a multinational manager or executive who meets certain criteria

Are a second preference​ immigrant worker:​

• Are a member of a profession that requires an advanced degree, or​
• Have exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, or
• Are seeking a national interest waiver

Are a third preference immigrant worker:​

• A skilled worker (your job requires a minimum of 2 years training or work experience),or​
• A professional (your job requires at least a U.S. bachelor's degree or a foreign equivalent and you are member of the profession), or
• An unskilled worker (you will perform unskilled labor requiring less than 2 years training or experience)

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