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Here are the most common ways to get an immigrant visa.
Through Family
Immediate Relative Immigration Visas allow immediate family members to enter and live in the United States. Family-sponsored Immigration Visas are for those coming to the U.S. because of the support of a family member.
Through an Employer
Employer-sponsored Immigration Visas are for those who have received a job offer in the U.S. and wish to work there. Employment Immigrant Visas are for employees that wish to be certified to work in the U.S. permanently. Special Immigrant Visas are issued to those that have a special skill or occupation, such as an Iraqi translator.
Through the Green Card Lottery
The Diversity Visa Program or Green Card Lottery provides up to 55,000 people residence in the United States each year. People who are eligible for the green card lottery generally come from countries that have low immigration rates to the U.S.
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