Immigrating is leaving your home country with the intention of establishing yourself in another. On this page, we specifically refer to the immigration process in the United States. The purpose of this page is to provide information about the different ways to immigrate to the United States and their requirements; in addition, it also guides those who have already immigrated to obtain legal status as immigrants.
Citizenship
The decision to become a citizen of the United States is one of the most important in a person's life. If they decide to apply for U.S. citizenship, they are demonstrating their commitment to the United States and their loyalty to the Constitution. In return, they will be granted all the rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship.
Permanent Residence
A permanent resident is someone who, without being a U.S. citizen, has authorization to reside and work in the United States permanently. A permanent resident card, commonly called a «Green Card,» is the one that identifies permanent residents.
Temporary Status
The Temporary Protected Status or TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to nationals of certain countries due to so-called extraordinary conditions that prevent them from returning to their countries of origin without risking being exposed to the risks of ongoing armed conflict, an environmental catastrophe, or other extraordinary conditions.