Family sponsorship
Employment sponsorship
Diversity Visa Lottery
Refugee or asylum status
Special immigrant categories
Investment through EB-5
Marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Self-petition in certain cases
Adjustment of status if already in the U.S.
Consular processing if outside the U.S.
File the required immigration forms
Attend biometrics appointment
Complete medical exam
Attend interview if required
Wait for USCIS or consular decision