How can I qualify to get a green card?

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A person wishing to immigrate to the United States must first qualify through one of the established paths to immigration. Essentially, these are:

To be sure, there are other methods by which someone my qualify to immigrate. These are highly unusual, however, and very few people qualify. There is no "general immigration" category that allows people to simply sign up and wait until their turn arrives.

If you wish to immigrate, please read the information found via the links above and decide which category is most appropriate for your circumstances.