Be eligible for a green card through family sponsorship
Be eligible for a green card through employment sponsorship
Be eligible for a green card through refugee or asylee status
Be eligible for a green card through the Diversity Visa Lottery
Be eligible for a green card through special immigrant categories
File the required immigration petition or application
Wait for petition approval
Check visa availability if required
File Form I-485 if inside the United States
Complete consular processing if outside the United States
Attend biometrics appointment if required
Attend interview if required
Submit supporting documents and medical exam results
Receive approval of permanent resident status
Receive the US Permanent Resident Card by mail