Permanent residence compared
- 64 routes
- 61 countries
Fees, processing times, documents and the full requirements are on each route's page.
Andorra
- Ten-year renewal after seven years
Holders of residence and work or residence-without-work authorisations with at least seven years in Andorra.
Main conditions
- Seven years
- Passive residents
2 requirements · 1 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Ten-year renewals.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
BOPA - Legislative Decree of 6 February 2019 publishing the consolidated text of Law 9/2012 amending the Qualified Immigration Law
Antigua & Barbuda
- Antigua and Barbuda Resident Permit
Long-term work permit holders, spouses of citizens, and some investors, retirees and people of independent means already living in Antigua and Barbuda.
Main conditions
- Four years' lawful residence (Class A)
- Marriage (Class B)
- Other classes
5 requirements · 9 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
One to three years per permit, renewable; apply for renewal three months before expiry.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department - Residency (Application for Resident Permit)
Azerbaijan
- Permanent residence permit
Long-term temporary residents on family, investment, specialist or business grounds.
Main conditions
- Prior residence (Art. 52.1)
- Grounds (Art. 52.1.1-52.1.11)
- Continuity
5 requirements · 6 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
5 years, renewable in 5-year periods
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
State Migration Service - Temporary and permanent residence
Bahamas
- Permanent Residence
Long-married spouses of Bahamians, investors, and long-term workers or residents in the listed professions.
Main conditions
- Spouse of a Bahamian
- Economic
- Public servants
7 requirements · 11 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Bahrain
- Golden Residency Visa
Long-serving professionals in Bahrain, retirees with high pensions, owners of Bahraini property worth BHD 130,000 or more, and exceptional talent.
Main conditions
- Professionals in Bahrain
- Property owners
- Resident retirees
7 requirements · 10 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
10 years (issuance fee is described as the '10 years golden residency fee'); renewable.
Barbados
- Permanent Resident Status (section 5, Immigration Act Cap. 190) and Immigrant Status
Long-term residents such as spouses of Barbadians, people with Barbadian parents, long-term workers, business owners and retirees over 60.
Main conditions
- Family links
- Work or business
- Over 60
4 requirements · 8 documents · 3 fees
Length of stay
Permanent once granted (validity not stated on the official page).
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Barbados Immigration Department - Permanent Resident Status
Belize
- Belize permanent residence
Workers, retirees, students, dependants and others who have already lived legally in Belize for a year and want to settle.
Main conditions
- Residence period
- Financial stability
- Criminal record
5 requirements · 6 documents · 5 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Permanent residence
Long-term foreign residents, such as workers and family members, who have held temporary residence for five years.
Main conditions
- Five years of residence
- Means and housing
- Language
5 requirements · 6 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Indefinite
British Virgin Islands
- BVI Residence Status
Non-Belongers who have lived in the BVI for at least 10 consecutive years.
Main conditions
- 10 years' residence
- Integration
2 requirements · 4 documents · 3 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Government of the Virgin Islands - Apply for Residence Status
Brunei
- Permanent Resident status (Taraf Penduduk Tetap), family-based categories
Foreign or stateless spouses and children of Brunei citizens or permanent residents, and people who can prove Brunei ancestry.
Main conditions
- Foreign wife of a Brunei citizen (category 10.2)
- Foreign husband of a Brunei citizen (category 12.2)
- Foreign spouse of a stateless permanent resident (categories 11.2 and 13.2)
9 requirements · 3 documents · 3 fees
Length of stay
Permanent status.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
JIPK - Permit Masuk (permanent residence and re-entry permits)
Bulgaria
- Long-term (EU) residence and permanent residence permit
Long-term legal residents, people of Bulgarian origin, family of Bulgarian citizens or permanent residents, and qualifying investors.
Main conditions
- 5 years' residence
- Bulgarian origin
- Spouse of permanent resident
7 requirements · 7 documents · 3 fees
Length of stay
Long-term residence status is permanent unless withdrawn.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Ministry of Interior Migration Directorate - Long-Term Residence (document)
Burundi
- Permanent resident visa
Long-term residents, significant investors and certain spouses of Burundian nationals.
Main conditions
- Long residence with investment
- Significant investment
- Marriage
5 requirements · 4 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Valid 99 years.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM) - Infos sur le visa (visa de résident permanent)
Cameroon
- Resident card (carte de résident) - 10-year residence
Long-term foreign residents (6+ years of regular stay), foreign spouses of Cameroonian citizens, and members of recognised religious congregations.
Main conditions
- Six years of regular stay
- Spouse of a Cameroonian
- Religious congregations
4 requirements · 7 documents · 5 fees
Length of stay
Card valid ten (10) years, renewable.
Canada
- Provincial Nominee Program
Workers, graduates, business people and others who meet the criteria of a stream in a particular province or territory and plan to live there. Quebec and…
Main conditions
- Provincial nomination
- Intention to live in the province
- Federal Express Entry program
8 requirements · 12 documents · 7 fees
Length of stay
Leads directly to permanent resident status.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 16, 2026
IRCC: How the Provincial Nominee Program works (2026-09-14)
Cook Islands
- Cook Islands Permanent Residence
Long-term residents of the Cook Islands, and spouses or partners of Cook Islanders or Permanent Residents.
Main conditions
- Own right
- Marriage or partnership
- Children
3 requirements · 1 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permanent, but may be revoked after an absence of at least 3 years.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Parliament of the Cook Islands - Immigration Bill 2020 Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica
- Permanent Residence
Temporary residents (e.g. rentistas, pensionados, investors) with three consecutive years of residence, and parents, minor children or minor siblings (or adult…
Main conditions
- Three years' temporary residence
- First-degree link to a Costa Rican
- Spouse of a Costa Rican
4 requirements · 5 documents · 3 fees
Length of stay
Permanent status; the residence document is renewed periodically.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Reglamento de Extranjería, Decreto Ejecutivo 37112-G (TSE copy of official text)
Cuba
- Permanent and provisional residence under the new Ley 173 de Extranjería
Long-term foreign residents, parents of Cuban citizens, highly qualified professionals, and foreigners with significant assets in Cuba.
Main conditions
- Parents of Cubans
- Long residence
- Qualifications or prestige
5 requirements · 1 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Described as granted for five years and renewable (from official summaries).
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
MINREX Embajadas y Consulados - Nuevas leyes de Inmigración, Extranjería y Ciudadanía transforman sistema migratorio cubano (May 2026)
Czechia
- Permanent residence after 5 years
Long-term residents of Czechia (e.g. Employee Card, Blue Card or family permit holders) with 5 years of continuous residence.
Main conditions
- Residence period
- Current status
- Czech language
5 requirements · 6 documents · 3 fees
Length of stay
Permanent; card valid 10 years (5 years for children under 15) and renewable.
Denmark
- Permanent residence permit
Adults who have lived legally in Denmark for many years and are established in work.
Main conditions
- Residence
- Employment
- Language
7 requirements · 5 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Dominica
- Dominica Residence Permit and Permanent Residence
Foreign nationals living in Dominica supported by their own funds or by a friend or relative, and long-term residents or workers who have lived in Dominica for…
Main conditions
- Passport
- Extension of stay
- Financial support
5 requirements · 11 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Residence permit: one year, renewable.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Government of Dominica - How Do I Apply for a Residence Permit?
El Salvador
- Residencia definitiva
Temporary residents who have held status for the required time, Central Americans by birth, retirees, and spouses or partners of Salvadorans.
Main conditions
- Three years' temporary residence
- Spanish and Hispanic-American nationals
- Central Americans by birth
6 requirements · 5 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Permanent status, renewed (refrenda) with form F-37; the fee covers up to one year.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
DGME El Salvador - Residencias definitivas (forms F32-F43)
Finland
- Permanent residence permit
People living in Finland on a continuous (A) residence permit, for example for work or family.
Main conditions
- Continuous residence
- Route: 6 years of residence
- Route: annual income EUR 40,000
7 requirements · 4 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Permanent; the residence permit card itself is renewed periodically.
Grenada
- Grenada Permit of Permanent Residence
Foreign nationals who intend to settle in Grenada permanently, typically after living there for some time.
Main conditions
- Good character
- Intention to reside permanently
- Dependants
4 requirements · 1 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Permanent, but can be revoked after three continuous years living outside Grenada.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Laws of Grenada - Immigration Act Cap. 145 and subsidiary legislation (incl. SRO 16 of 2004 PR fees)
Iceland
- Permanent residence permit
Long-term holders of qualifying Icelandic residence permits.
Main conditions
- Qualifying permit
- Residence period
- Icelandic
5 requirements · 3 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Jamaica
- Permanent Residence
Long-term foreign workers, retirees, spouses of Jamaicans and their dependants.
Main conditions
- Employment
- Retirement
- Marriage
5 requirements · 10 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Japan
- Permanent Resident (Eijuusha) - including Highly Skilled Professional fast track
Foreign residents already living in Japan on a status of residence who have a long, compliant record of residence, taxes and social insurance.
Main conditions
- Good conduct
- Independent livelihood
- 10-year residence rule
11 requirements · 13 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Indefinite stay; the residence card must be renewed every 7 years.
Kosovo
- Permanent residence permit
Long-term foreign residents of Kosovo, including workers, family members and refugees.
Main conditions
- Residence period
- Absences
- Periods not counted
6 requirements · 7 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Official Gazette - Law No. 04/L-219 on Foreigners (5 Sep 2013), as amended by Law No. 06/L-036 (3 May 2018) and Law No. 08/L-262 (8 Aug 2024)
Kyrgyzstan
- Temporary and permanent residence permit
Foreigners planning to live in Kyrgyzstan long term, including workers, students, investors and their families.
Main conditions
- Types of permit
- Temporary residence grounds
- Investor waiver
4 requirements · 3 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Temporary: up to 3 years; permanent: up to 5 years
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 541 of 10.10.23 (Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens)
Latvia
- Permanent residence permit
Long-term temporary residence permit holders in Latvia.
Main conditions
- Five years
- Means
- Latvian
6 requirements · 3 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Likumi.lv (official publisher Latvijas Vēstnesis) - Immigration Law (Imigrācijas likums) in force from 15.09.2026
Liechtenstein
- Settlement permit
Long-term non-EEA residents of Liechtenstein.
Main conditions
- Five years
- Integration
- Means
4 requirements · 3 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Unlimited; the residence card is issued for three years for presence checks.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
gesetze.li - Ausländergesetz (AuG), LGBl. 2008 Nr. 311, version of 12.06.2026
Lithuania
- Permanent residence permit
Long-term non-EU residents of Lithuania with 5 years of continuous lawful residence.
Main conditions
- Residence period
- Language and Constitution exams
- Means and insurance
3 requirements · 5 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permanent status; permit document issued for 5 years and renewed.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Seimas: Law on the Legal Status of Aliens (English translation)
Mauritius
- Permanent Residence Permit
Non-citizens who have held a Mauritius Occupation Permit or Retired Non-Citizen residence permit for several years and met the income, turnover or transfer…
Main conditions
- Investor
- Professional
- Self-employed
6 requirements · 10 documents · 3 fees
Length of stay
20 years, renewable for another 20 years if the residency requirements are met.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 20, 2026
EDB Mauritius residency portal: Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)
Moldova
- Permanent residence and citizenship by naturalisation
Long-term residents of Moldova planning to settle or naturalise.
Main conditions
- PR residence period
- PR conditions
- Citizenship residence
5 requirements · 7 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
PR after 3 or 5 years of temporary residence; citizenship generally after 10 years
Monaco
- Ordinary and privilege residence permits
Long-term residents of Monaco who already hold residence permits.
Main conditions
- Ordinary card
- Privilege card
2 requirements · 4 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Ordinary card: three years.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Monaco MonServicePublic - The residence permit (categories, validity, fees)
Mongolia
- Immigrant residence permit
Foreigners who have lived legally in Mongolia for several years and want to settle.
Main conditions
- Prior residence
- Income
- Education
5 requirements · 6 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Long-term; validity not stated
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Immigration Agency of Mongolia - Apply for G residency permit
Morocco
- Residence Card (carte de résidence) after 4 Years
Foreigners with at least 4 years of continuous lawful residence in Morocco who intend to settle.
Main conditions
- 4 years of lawful residence
- Means of support
- Long residence as of right
4 requirements · 3 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
The law does not state the card's validity; it lapses after more than two years outside…
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 20, 2026
Law No. 02-03 on the entry and stay of foreigners in Morocco (Ministry of Justice, Adala portal)
New Zealand
- Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
Skilled workers aged 55 or younger with a job or job offer from an accredited employer who meet one SMC pathway.
Main conditions
- Age
- Skilled job with an accredited employer
- Points-based pathway
10 requirements · 10 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Indefinite stay as a resident.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 16, 2026
Immigration New Zealand – Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Nicaragua
- Residencia permanente
Long-term temporary residents, investors, retirees and people with independent income, spouses or partners and parents of Nicaraguans, and Central Americans.
Main conditions
- From temporary residence
- Direct for Central Americans
- Investor
5 requirements · 3 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Indefinite status; DGME information reports the card is valid 5 years and renewable.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Asamblea Nacional de Nicaragua - Texto Consolidado Ley 761 (consolidated 27 May 2021)
North Macedonia
- Permanent residence
Long-term residents, such as workers and family members, after five years of continuous temporary residence.
Main conditions
- Five years of residence
- Means, housing and insurance
- Clean record
5 requirements · 7 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Indefinite (permit card valid 5 or 10 years)
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Law on Foreigners, consolidated text (Ministry of Interior, PDF)
Norway
- Permanent residence permit
Non-EU/EEA nationals who have held qualifying temporary permits in Norway for at least three years.
Main conditions
- Residence period
- Time abroad
- Permit gaps
6 requirements · 4 documents · 2 fees
Length of stay
Permanent (residence card renewed periodically).
Panama
- Permanent Residence – Jubilado o Pensionado
Retirees with a lifetime pension who want to settle in Panama.
Main conditions
- Lifetime pension
- Property-owner reduction
- Couples
4 requirements · 9 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Indefinite permit; no extension required.
Paraguay
- Permanent residence by change of category from temporary residence
Temporary residents in Paraguay who want to stay indefinitely.
Main conditions
- Completed temporary residence
- Filing window
- Economic solvency
4 requirements · 6 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Indefinite ('Definitivo').
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Dirección Nacional de Migraciones - Residencia Permanente para el cambio de categoría de residencia temporal
Republic of the Congo
- Privileged resident card (carte de résident privilégié), 5 years
Long-term foreign residents of the Republic of Congo with at least 10 years of uninterrupted residence.
Main conditions
- Ten years' residence
- Ordinary card conditions
2 requirements · 2 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
5 years, renewable.
Romania
- Long-term residence right
Non-EU nationals with 5 years of continuous legal residence in Romania.
Main conditions
- Continuous residence
- Study periods
- Excluded
4 requirements · 7 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permit valid 5 years (10 years for family members of Romanian citizens), renewable.
São Tomé & Príncipe
- Permanent residence certificate
Foreigners who have lived legally in São Tomé and Príncipe on temporary residence for at least five consecutive years.
Main conditions
- Five years of temporary residence
- Criminal record
- Portuguese
3 requirements · 3 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
No limit on validity.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Serviço de Migração e Fronteiras (SMF) - Lei n.º 5/2008, regime jurídico dos cidadãos estrangeiros (Diário da República n.º 47, 12 August 2008)
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Premium Residency – Special Talent Residency, plus the Limited Duration and Unlimited Duration products
Highly paid executives, researchers and health or science professionals with a job at a Center-approved Saudi entity. Also people able to pay for annual or…
Main conditions
- General: passport validity
- General: financial solvency
- General: no criminal record
11 requirements · 10 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Special Talent: 5 years, renewable, with permanent premium residency possible after 30…
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 16, 2026
Premium Residency Center – Special Talent Residency product
Seychelles
- Residence Permit
Foreign nationals with family ties to Seychelles, or who make a significant economic, social or cultural contribution.
Main conditions
- Grounds
- Finances
- Minimum presence
3 requirements · 2 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
The permit fee covers 5 years.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status - Residence Permit
Slovakia
- Long-term residence and permanent residence
Long-term foreign residents and family members of Slovak citizens.
Main conditions
- Long-term residence
- Five-year permanent residence
- Unlimited permanent residence
3 requirements · 2 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Slov-Lex - Act No. 404/2011 Coll. on Residence of Foreigners (version from 01.10.2026)
Slovenia
- Permanent residence permit
Long-term temporary residence permit holders in Slovenia.
Main conditions
- Five years
- Income
- Language
5 requirements · 3 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Infotujci (Government of Slovenia) - Permanent residence permit
South Korea
- Permanent Residence
Long-term residents of Korea (workers, spouses, investors, overseas Koreans, highly qualified people) who meet one of the F-5 categories.
Main conditions
- Work-based residence
- Family
- Investors
7 requirements · 8 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Permanent status; the permanent resident card is valid for 10 years and must be renewed.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Easy Law (Ministry of Government Legislation) - Permanent Residency
Sri Lanka
- Permanent Residence Visa
Former Sri Lankan citizens and people of Sri Lankan descent, long-married foreign spouses of Sri Lankans, and their children.
Main conditions
- (a) Descent or former citizen
- (b) Spouse of a citizen
- (c) Widowed spouse
5 requirements · 5 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
PRV card valid for a maximum of 10 years, renewable.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Department of Immigration and Emigration - Permanent Residence Visa
St. Kitts & Nevis
- St Kitts and Nevis temporary, annual and permanent residence
Long-term residents with substantial assets, retirees with independent means, and family members of work permit holders.
Main conditions
- Permanent residence - long residence
- Permanent residence - retirement
- Temporary residence
5 requirements · 7 documents · 8 fees
Length of stay
Temporary residence is tied to the work permit holder's status; permanent residence is…
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Law Commission of St Kitts and Nevis - Immigration Act Cap. 6.02 (revised 31 Dec 2020), ss.6-7 and Immigration Regulations regs. 25-26
St. Vincent & Grenadines
- St Vincent and the Grenadines temporary and permanent residence
Foreign nationals who want to live in the country long term, including workers staying more than six months, retirees and property owners.
Main conditions
- Temporary residence
- Permanent residence
- Financial means
5 requirements · 7 documents · 7 fees
Length of stay
Temporary residence is charged per year; permanent residence after seven consecutive…
Switzerland
- Settlement permit (C permit) for non-EU/EFTA nationals
Non-EU/EFTA nationals who have lived in Switzerland for many years on B (and L) permits and are well integrated.
Main conditions
- Ordinary route: 10 years
- Early route: 5 years
- Integration
7 requirements · 5 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
Unlimited (permit card renewed periodically).
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Fedlex - Foreign Nationals and Integration Act (FNIA/AIG, SR 142.20), English consolidated text 1 Aug 2025
Trinidad & Tobago
- Resident status
Long-term residents such as spouses of citizens or residents, and other categories under the Immigration Act.
Main conditions
- Eligibility
1 requirements · 1 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Permanent.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Legal Notice No. 493 of 2025 - Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2025 (Trinidad and Tobago Gazette)
Tunisia
- Ordinary residence visa and card
Long-term residents, foreign wives of Tunisians, parents of Tunisian children, people born in Tunisia who have always lived there, and people who have rendered…
Main conditions
- Five years of temporary residence
- Foreign wives of Tunisians
- Parents of Tunisian children
5 requirements · 2 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
2 years, renewable
Ukraine
- Immigration permit, permanent residence and citizenship by admission
Long-term residents, close relatives of Ukrainian citizens, investors, highly skilled people, people who served in Ukraine's armed forces, and those seeking…
Main conditions
- Quota categories
- Outside quota
- Citizenship residence
5 requirements · 6 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Permanent residence permit valid 10 years; citizenship generally after 5 years of…
United Arab Emirates
- Golden Residence (10-year) – Skilled Professionals category
Foreign employees already working in the UAE in a MOHRE level 1 or level 2 occupation who hold at least a bachelor's degree and earn AED 30,000 or more per…
Main conditions
- UAE employment
- Occupational level
- Education
9 requirements · 10 documents · 5 fees
Length of stay
10 years (skilled professionals); other Golden categories run 5 or 10 years.
Temporary only
Oct 20, 2026
GDRFA Dubai – Issuing Golden Residence Permit (Specialized Scientists, incl. skilled workers)
United States
- Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
Natives of eligible low-admission countries who have finished high school (or the equivalent) or have 2 recent years of experience in a qualifying occupation.
Main conditions
- Native of an eligible country
- Education or work experience
- One entry only
9 requirements · 8 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Leads directly to lawful permanent residence (a green card) if a visa is issued or…
- EB-1 Employment-Based First Preference
People at the very top of their field (EB-1A), leading academics and researchers with a permanent US research or teaching offer (EB-1B), and senior managers or…
Main conditions
- Sustained acclaim
- 3 of 10 criteria or a major award
- Self-petition allowed
10 requirements · 11 documents · 7 fees
Length of stay
Leads to lawful permanent residence (a green card), which is permanent status.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
USCIS - Employment-Based Immigration: First Preference EB-1 (updated 01/24/2025) - EB-2 National Interest Waiver
Researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs and other professionals with an advanced degree (or exceptional ability) whose own work has broad national importance.
Main conditions
- Advanced degree professional
- Exceptional ability
- Prong 1: merit and national importance
8 requirements · 10 documents · 8 fees
Length of stay
Leads to permanent residence (green card), usually issued for 10 years and renewable.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 16, 2026
USCIS - Employment-Based Immigration: Second Preference EB-2 (updated 15 Jan 2025) - EB-3 Employment-Based Third Preference
Workers with a permanent full-time US job offer whose job needs a bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of training or experience, or less than 2 years of…
Main conditions
- Permanent full-time job offer
- Skilled workers
- Professionals
10 requirements · 9 documents · 6 fees
Length of stay
Leads to lawful permanent residence (a green card), which is permanent status.
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
USCIS - Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3 (updated 08/20/2026)
Uruguay
- Residencia legal – Temporaria, Permanente, Mercosur, and Hoja de Identidad Provisoria
Foreign nationals who want to live in Uruguay temporarily or permanently, Mercosur and associated-state nationals, and remote workers wanting a short legal…
Main conditions
- Means of support
- Worker pay floor
- Students
9 requirements · 10 documents · 4 fees
Length of stay
Temporaria: minimum 6 months, maximum 2 years, renewable (students: 1 year at a time).
Uzbekistan
- Permanent residence
Foreigners settling permanently in Uzbekistan, including family of citizens, investors and property buyers.
Main conditions
- Permanent residence (Art. 7)
- ID card holders (Art. 9)
- Procedure
3 requirements · 2 documents · 1 fees
Length of stay
ID card validity set by Article 10 (for example ten years for persons over sixty), capped…
Can lead to permanent residence
Oct 17, 2026
Law LRU-692 On legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons
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