Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Permanent residency in the United States, commonly known as a Green Card, grants foreign nationals the right to live, work, and study permanently in the U.S. It offers a clear pathway to U.S. citizenship and indefinite stay.
Eligibility: Eligibility primarily through family sponsorship, employment sponsorship, investment, diversity lottery, or asylum/refugee status. Specific requirements vary significantly by category and country of origin.
Processing Time: ~730 days
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card
Summary: The US Permanent Residency (Green Card) allows foreign nationals to live and work indefinitely in the US. Eligibility varies (family, employment, lottery). Main benefit is permanent legal status and a clear path to citizenship.