One AOS must be completed for each member of an applicant's family. Assets can include stocks, bonds, real estate, personal property, etc. The total must have a cash value equal to at least 5 times the difference between the sponsor's total household income and the minimum income requirement. Dependent children - Children are considered dependent if they are both under the age of 21 and unmarried by the date of immigration. Diversity visa - Visas based on a lottery system rather than a previously filed petition.
Applicants enter themselves only once annually.
To apply, one must have been born in a qualifying country or region, as well as have appropriate education or work experience. Domicile - A petitioner must have a principle residence in the U.S. with the intent to maintain that residence as his or her domicile for the foreseeable future. Legal permanent resident sponsors must also demonstrate that they have maintained their legal permanent resident status. Evidence must be shown, through birth certificates, marriage certificates, photos, letters, etc., that a relationship of sufficient duration has been established. An applicant must properly establish his or her own identity as well.