What Are the Different Types of Immigration Petitions?

There are a wide variety of immigration petitions available to eligible individuals to come to the United States. These petitions generally fall into three different programs: family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian. A limited number of immigrants also may obtain visas through the diversity immigration program. Family-based immigration visas are the most common type of immigrant visas. There are a total of four types of family-based visas. The U.S. government provides an unlimited number of immigrant visas for immediate family members of U.S. citizens, who are their spouses, minor children, or parents. Additionally, other relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) can petition for family-based visas, such adult children and siblings of U.S. citizens and spouses and unmarried children of LPRs. However, the number of visas for other relatives is limited to a certain number each year. Different employment-based visas may be available for immigrants…

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