Other Ways to Get a Green Card
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Although most immigrants come to live permanently in the United States through a family member’s sponsorship, employment, or a job offer, there are many other ways to get a green card (permanent residence).
These special adjustment programs are limited to individuals meeting particular qualifications and/or applying during certain time frames.
For information about the categories below, see links to the left under “Other Ways to Get a Green Card.”
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Amerasian Child of a U.S. Citizen
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American Indian Born in Canada
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Armed Forces Member
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Cuban Native or Citizen
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Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
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Haitian Refugee
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Help HAITI Act of 2010
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Indochinese Parole Adjustment Act
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Informant (S Nonimmigrant)
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Lautenberg Parolee
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Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act
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Person Born to Foreign Diplomat in United States
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Registry
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Section 13 (Diplomat)
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Victim of Criminal Activity (U Nonimmigrant)
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Victim of Trafficking (T Nonimmigrant)
For information about the special categories below, see under the “Family,” Working in the U.S.” and “Humanitarian” links to the right.
Green Cards Through Special Categories of Jobs
Includes:
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Afghan/Iraqi Translator
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Broadcaster
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International Organization Employee
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Iraqi Who Assisted the U.S. Government
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NATO-6 Nonimmigrant
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Panama Canal Employee
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Physician National Interest Waiver
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Religious Worker
Green Cards Through Special Categories of Family
Includes:
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