# Immigrant Visa

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RGRlexTF9nmZ1BSpxAXWB1

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Green Card Visa

**Alternative Labels:**

- Permanent Immigration Visa
- Permanent Resident Visa

## Definition

An immigrant visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to live permanently in the U.S. This visa category includes various types, such as family-based, employment-based, and diversity lottery visas, leading to permanent resident status.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RnDeUu0kFB2F39jo4UbcuQ

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RB5tNYSDrxEoYAqZ3sy0rae

**Deprecated:** False