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PERMANENT RESIDENT (IMMIGRANT) CATEGORIES

An individual seeking lawful permanent U.S. residency must obtain preference classification based any one of the following:

Petition of a specified close relative who is a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.
Petition of a sponsoring employer or prospective employer of occupational preference.
A major investment in the United States.
Selection in the Diversity (lottery) Visa program.

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