Once you figure out what immigrant category you belong to, you'll need to have your family or employer file an immigrant petition for you. In rare cases, you'll file one yourself.


If you're obtaining a green card through your family, your relative must file Form I-130, the Petition for Alien Relative.
If you're obtaining a green card through your employer, your employer must file Form I-140, Petition for an Alien Worker.
If you're an entrepreneur investing money, you need to file Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur.
If you're in a special category such as a widow or widower, file Form I-360.If you're a refugee or asylee, you most likely don't need an underlying petition if you meet the requirements to adjust status., Once your relative, employer or you yourself file your initial petition, you need to check to see whether a visa is available before filing the remaining application forms. The number of visas available differs according to your immigrant category and the country from which you are emigrating.


There are an unlimited number of visas available for people applying for a green card through immediate relatives.There is a limited number of visas available to those applying for green cards through family that is not immediate and for employment purposes. You will receive a priority date and be put on a waiting list until a visa becomes available.You'll receive a "Visa Bulletin" that will allow you to check your place in the visa queue.
 You have to wait for a visa to become available before this form can be filed. Read the instructions on the form and make sure to submit all of the required documents and information. Be sure to send your forms to the correct address.


If you're applying for a green card through an immediate family member, you can file form I-485 at the same time your relatives files your petition, since there are unlimited visas available in your category.
There is a filing fee of $1070.
File the correct petition.
Check visa availability in your category.
File Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residency or Adjust Status.
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