To live live in the U.S. permanently, you you need a Green Card.

There are several ways of becoming a green card holder (Lawful Permanent Resident or LPR).

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(1) Through a family member.  You become a LPR through a petition by your family member.

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To live indefinitely in the United States, you need a U.S. permanent resident card (Green Card).

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There are several ways to obtain a Green Card.

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(1) Through family. You can obtain a Green Card through sponsorship by a spouse, parent, child, sibling, etc.

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(2) Through employment. You can obtain a Green Card through sponsorship by a company that will employ you.

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(3) Through investment. You can obtain a Green Card by investing $800,000 (or $1,050,000 depending on the region) in the United States.

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There are a few other methods, but they are omitted as they only apply to a limited number of people.

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