Immigrants Seeking Visas, Asylum, and Green Cards

If you are an immigrant to the United States -- or would like to be -- here is where you can get lots of useful information about your rights, the possibilities, and more. Whether you are interested in a short stay or permanent U.S. residence, or are fleeing persecution or civil disturbance, you will find detailed information on your eligibility and the relevant application procedures.

This last-ditch visa alternative isn't for everyone -- find out whether it might be right for you.

Ukrainians' short- and long-term prospects for coming to or remaining in the United States include humanitarian parole, TPS, asylum, and more.

If you've waited weeks, months, or years for a decision on your application for a U.S. green card, visa, asylum, or naturalized citizenship, you're not alone.

Overview article listing temporary visas to the U.S., including labor-based visas.

Citizens of certain countries enjoy easy travel access to the U.S.—but limited rights once here.

See a list of the various categories of people who can make their home in the U.S., whether based on family, employment, the lottery, or some other category.

Some of the myths around the so-called ten-year green card and how, realistically, someone who's eligible can actually apply.

Who is eligible, and how to apply for this protection against deportation.

If you are in deportation proceedings and apply for PD, you might be able to obtain an agreement that you will not be deported and your immigration court case will be closed for the moment.

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