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General Information

Immigrants to the United States are divided into two categories:
(I) those who may obtain permanent residence status without numerical limitation, and
(II) those subject to an annual limitation. The latter category is further divided into

(A) family-sponsored,
(B) employment-based, and
(C) diversity immigrants

General information can be obtained from the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Please note: The Consular Agency Geneva and the Consular Agency Zurich cannot issue visas or accept visa applicants.

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