The three types of visas available in the U.S.

According to the Department of State there are three types of visas for immigrants who want to live permanently in the United States. In other words, either you must have a family member or an employer petition for a visa for you with the Department of Homeland Security. Or, for the lucky few, you can obtain a petition by registering for the visa lottery. The three types of visas are:

1) Family-based immigrant visas

2) employment-based immigrant visas

3) diversity program immigrant visas