International Students

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Permanent Residency (Green Card Information)

This page is intended to help you determine whether you might be eligible to become a permanent resident of the United States and to give you general information about the procedures that might be appropriate for you if you are eligible.  Laws and procedures on this topic are complex, and it is not our intention to provide legal advice. 

Is everyone eligible to become a permanent resident of the United States?

Definitely not.  There are many restrictions on the number and kinds of people who can become permanent residents.  Most individuals who are eligible to become permanent residents are:

Green Card Through a Job Offer

  • You may be eligible to become a permanent resident based on an offer of permanent employment in the United States. Most categories require an employer to get a labor certification and then file a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, for you.adfkjlsdfjakldsaf

Green Card by Marriage

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