Lawful Permanent Residency
A lawful permanent resident is a foreign national who has been granted the license to permanently live and work in the United States. Get Information and directions necessary to apply for lawful permanent residence. Find out eligibility requirements and other helpful information regarding lawful permanent residence. Choose the path of immigration you wish to follow click one of the following:

If you need general information regarding which immigration path best fits your particular situation, check out the following links:

• How do I become a lawful permanent resident while in the United States
  
• Eligibility information: Who may apply to become a lawful permanent resident while in the United States
  
• Application procedures: Becoming a lawful permanent resident while in the United States

Additional information related to lawful permanent residency that you might need to review.

• I want to work while my application for lawful permanent residence is pending
  
• I need to travel while my application for lawful permanent residence is pending
  
• I need to replace my Permanent Residence Card
  
• I need to submit an Affidavit of Support
  
• Fingerprint procedures for applicants
  
• I want to review the Regulations implementing section 202 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)
  
• Forms & Fees

Other helpful sites to visit if you:

• Need to review the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)
  
• Need to find out more about the Department of State Visa Process
  
• Need to review the Department of State Visa Bulletin
  
• Need to find out more about the Department of Labor Foreign Labor Certification