Residence

Residence

There are several ways to obtain residency in the US, including through qualified immediate family petitions, work-related petitions, petitions made by people who are victims of crime, among others:


Individuals eligible for adjustment of status generally may apply based on one of the following immigrant categories or basis for adjustment:


  • Immediate relative of a U.S. citizen;
  • Another relative of a U.S. citizen or relative of a lawful permanent resident under a family-based preference category;
  • Person admitted to the United States as fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen
  • Widow(er) of a U.S. Citizen
  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petitioner
  • Foreign worker in an employment-based preference category;
  • Foreign investor
  • Special immigrant;
  • Victim of human trafficking;
  • Victim of a crime;
  • Person who has been granted asylum status;
  • Person who has been granted refugee status;
  • Person who qualifies under certain special programs based on certain public laws;
  • Diversity Visa Program
  • Private immigration bill signed into law
  • Adjustment of status under INA 245(i) or Derivative applicant (filing based on a principal applicant).