The Basics of Immigration, in FAQ Form
Nonimmigrant (Temporary) Visas
H-1B Specialty Occupation/Professional Visas
The Labor Condition Application
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visas
E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor Visas
E-3 Australian Professional Visas
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas
P Artist/Entertainer/Athlete Visas
Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Abroad
Permanent Residence
Priority Dates and Preference Classifications Explained
EMPLOYMENT BASED
The I-140 Petition for Alien Worker
Outstanding Professor/Researcher (EB-1)
Multinational Executive or Manager (EB-1)
Exceptional Ability/National Interest Waiver (EB-2)
Labor Certification (EB-2 or EB-3) Basics
I-485 Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Residence
Processing for Permanent Residence through an Embassy or Consulate Abroad
FAMILY-BASED
Permanent Residence based on Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
Permanent Residence based on Other Relationship to a Citizen or Permanent Resident
BASED UPON THE DIVERSITY LOTTERY