United States permanent residence route
2 current source-backed permanent residence pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Residence route | Applicants may obtain U.S. lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) only by qualifying under a USCIS immigrant category, including family-based, employment-based, immigrant investor, special immigrant, refugee or asylee categories; the applicable relationship, job, investment or protection basis must be met. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
| Permanent Residence route | Applicants may obtain U.S. lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) only by qualifying under a USCIS immigrant category, including family-based, employment-based, immigrant investor, special immigrant, refugee or asylee categories; the applicable relationship, job, investment or protection basis must be met. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Residence route | The same guide states that the holder must maintain permanent resident status to live and work in the United States; the guide’s general status-maintenance rules remain separate from the route’s grant criteria. | Official source |
| Permanent Residence route | The USCIS guide states that a permanent resident has the right to live permanently anywhere in the United States and work in the United States. | Official source |
| Permanent Residence route | The same guide states that the holder must maintain permanent resident status to live and work in the United States; the guide’s general status-maintenance rules remain separate from the route’s grant criteria. | Official source |
| Permanent Residence route | The USCIS guide states that a permanent resident has the right to live permanently anywhere in the United States and work in the United States. | Official source |
Official sources
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