US Immigration and Visa Information Center. Website is being updated with new information. Please come back to visit us soon. Lawful Permanent Residence ("Green Card") This section of the USCIS Website provides you with information and directions necessary to apply for lawful permanent residence (LPR), or "green cards". You will have the opportunity to access information regarding ways to get a "green card". A "green card" gives you official immigration status (Lawful Permanent Residency) in the United states. If you already are a permanent resident, you may want to read, "Now That You Are A Permanent Resident".   If you already know the specific path of immigration you wish to follow, visit one of the following: Immigration through a Family Member Immigration through Employment If you are unsure which immigration path best fits your particular situation, see our general information section. Immigration Classification and Visa Categories 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 Additional information related to lawful permanent residency that you might need to review are as follows: How Do I Renew My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)? How Do I Replace My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)? This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/greencard    Immigration through the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE) How Do I Become a Permanent Resident While in the United States? Eligibility Information: Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident While in the United States Application Procedures: Becoming A Permanent Resident While in the United States Immigration Through the Diversity Lottery Immigration Through Employment Immigration Through a Family Member Immigration Through "The Registry" Provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act Immigration Through Investment   Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.canadausavisa.com   The Scent of Power -- Attract Anyone