How to get Permanent Residence
1)Asylum
2) Immigrant Visa
3) Adjustment of Status
4) Cancellation of Removal
5) Special Legislation
Asylum
A person within the United States may be granted asylum if he or she can
demonstrate a "well-founded fear of persecution" based on (1) political
opinion, (2) religion, (3) race, (4) nationality, or (5) membership in a
particular social group. A person who is outside the U.S. may apply for
refugee status based on this same criteria.
Immigrant Visa
包括Family Based and Employment Based Immigrants Visa。有quotos限制。
Adjustment of Status
在美国境内的持有有效非移民签证的可以递交转换身份。
Cancellation of Removal
本来要被递解出境，如果removal被取消，就可以取得永久居留权。
Special Legislation
特殊立法一般是给比如海地难民或者之前的所谓的六四血卡。
