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Immigrants & Immigration

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Lawful permanent residency (LPR or green card holder)

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) are immigrants who are allowed by the government to permanently live and work in the United States. Learn more here.

Lawful permanent resident status (LPR or green card holder)
Learn more about LPR status generally, who can get it, and the difference between green card holders and US citizens.
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Green card: supporting document checklist
Find out which supporting documents you need to file for a green card based on employment or a family relationship with a U.S. citizen.
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Family-based LPR status
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Green cards for children
Examine the specific rules about children getting LPR or green card status, including what happens if they turn 21 years old during the process.
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Sponsoring a family member for a green card
Explore information for people who want to sponsor a family member for lawful permanent residency, or a green card.
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Getting a green card from a family member
Learn more about the process of getting a green card from a family member. This is for people who want to get a green card for themselves.
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Other LPR issues
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Getting a replacement green card
Get the facts on how to request a replacement green card if yours is lost, destroyed, or expiring.
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Inadmissibility in immigration law
Explore what being inadmissible means and how it impacts someone's ability to immigrate to the US.
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Going to immigration court
Explore frequently asked questions about what to expect when going to the Chicago immigration court, what to bring, the people at court like interpreters, and what help is available at the court.
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Applying for a waiver of inadmissibility
Steps to consider a waiver of inadmissibility if your background check is not approved by Immigration.
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