USA visas and residency

Learn how to navigate the USCIS.gov website. Find out how to access and use helpful USCIS tools and resources.

The registration period for the 2026 DV Lottery has ended. The last day to apply was November 5, 2024. Learn how to check your results and what to do if you have won. 

A Green Card, also known as a permanent resident card, allows you to live and work in the USA permanently. Find information on the ways to get a Green Card. Learn about the steps to apply and how to prepare for your interview.

If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you can petition for some of your family members to join you in the USA. Learn about the types of family immigration visas that are available and how to apply.

The family reunification parole processes allows family members with approved visa applications to come to the U.S. with parole status. The U.S. invites certain U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for their family members. Learn about the process.

USCIS provides many tools and resources to help you understand and apply for immigration benefits. Learn how to create a USCIS account to file applications. Get tips on finding information and resources on the USCIS website.

You must pay a fee to file most U.S. immigration forms. Learn how to submit your payment and make sure to pay the correct amount. Find helpful information on how to request a fee waiver if you can not afford the fee.

A USCIS biometrics services appointment is usually required for people applying for an immigration benefit in the USA. Learn what to expect and what information is collected. Know what to bring and how to be prepared.

Some people are still confused by the final public charge rule. You do not have to be. Learn what public benefits are part of public charge and what benefits you are free to use.

Statelessness is a complex issue that affects millions of people around the world. Many people living in the United States do not even realize they are stateless. Learn what it means to be stateless. Read about stateless people’s rights. Find ways to get legal counsel and support.