We know that you may have a lot of questions about the permanent residency ("greencard") process. This section deals with the most common types of residency that are given to non-Americans wishing to live and work in the U.S.A. It details the steps that one would go through to become a permanent resident of the United States of America. Please click on the appropriate section to go to the proper area. Listed below are the procedures and documents you will need for each of these categories.