To obtain permanent residency in the United States, also known as a Green Card, you must meet specific requirements, which vary depending on the eligibility category. Below are the main pathways and their general requirements:

1-Family-Based Green Card:
-Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens
-Other family categories
2-Employment-Based Green Card:
-First Preference (EB-1)
-Second Preference (EB-2)
-Third Preference (EB-3)
3-Special Programs:
-Diversity Visa Lottery
4-General Requirements for Application
-Cuban Adjustment