Family Petitions
A foreigner may acquire U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency status (frequently referred to as “Green Card” status) based upon a family relationship. The options that we discuss in this section of our website refer solely to several family-based processes an individual may use to secure Lawful Permanent Resident status. (Please review our “Green Cards” website page to learn more about employment-based options that may be used to acquire U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident status.)