U.S. Permanent Residency
Obtaining U.S. Residency: A guide for
foreign nationals and UNH departments
The process of obtaining permanent residency (or acquiring a
"green card") in the U.S. is extremely complex and there
are many ways to do it. This document, while focusing on employment-based
residency, answers basic questions about the process.
UNH Policies and Procedures for Sponsorship of Foreign Nationals for U.S. Permanent Residency
Employment-Based
Immigrant Categories
Basic overview which can be used as a self-assessment tool to
determine if you meet the criteria for a given category. Contains
links to more detailed information on each category.
Obtaining Your Green Card: The Final Stage
Once you've been approved for permanent residency you need to
go through one final step -- adjusting to residency status. This
document guides you through the process of getting your green card.
Now That You Are a Permanent Resident:
Things you should know
Unfortunately your green card doesn't come with an instruction
manual. This document gives you important do's and dont's.
