

Please check with the consulate before submitting a petition. For more information, see our Humanitarian page. Humanitarian programs: Most humanitarian programs do not require you to have an immigrant petition, although you may need to meet additional requirements before they can apply for a Green Card.

Special categories: In some cases, you may file a Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), and Special Immigrant for yourself or have someone else file one for you.For more information, see our Working in the U.S. The DS-260, officially called the immigrant visa electronic application, is handled through the National Visa Center (NVC) and your local U.S. If you intend to invest significant amounts of capital into a business venture in the United States, you may file Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur for yourself. The DS-260 is the green card application for applicants applying from outside the United States. employer must file a Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker for you. Employment-based immigrant petition: If you want to apply for a Green Card based on your employment, your U.S.For more information, see our Family page. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative must file a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative for you. Family-based immigrant petition: If you want to apply for a Green Card based on your family relationship, a U.S.When you know what category you believe best fits your situation, you usually will need someone else to file an immigrant petition for you.
