Immigrant Visas grant to an individual the status of being lawfully accorded the privilege of permanently residing in the US as an immigrant or as a Lawful Permanent Resident. As per the Immigration Selection System, an individual may be granted Permanent Residence through the following available methods:
- Family Sponsored Immigrants
- Employment Sponsored Immigrants
- Diversity Immigrants
- Refugees and Asylees
- Persons Not Subject to Limitations