Individuals who intend to acquire lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. must obtain immigrant visas at the US consulate or embassy in their jurisdiction. The first step is to file a petition with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You may get a relative or employer to sponsor you or self-petition or use the Diversity Visa Lottery Program. The most common approach is through family contact or employment. A qualified relative, i.e. an Indian expat with permanent resident status, or a potential US employer files a petition at…
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