Getting started : U.S. immigration eligibility and procedures -- Where to begin on your path toward immigration -- Are you already a U.S. citizen? -- Can you enter or stay in the U.S. at all? -- Dealing with paperwork, government officials, delays, and denials -- Special rules for Canadians and Mexicans -- How and when to find a lawyer -- Introduction to permanent U.S. residence (green cards) -- Getting a green card through family members in the U.S. -- Getting a K-1 visa to marry your U.S. citizen fiancé (K-1) -- Getting a green card through employment -- Getting a green card through the diversity visa lottery -- Getting a green card as an investor -- Getting a green card as a special immigrant - - Humanitarian protection : TPS, DED, asylee, and refugee status -- After your approval for a green card -- Introduction to nonimmigrant (temporary) visas -- Getting a business or tourist (B-1 or B-2) visa -- Getting a temporary specialty worker (H-1B) visa -- Getting a temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visa -- Getting a temporary trainee (H-3) visa -- Getting an intracompany transferee (L-1) visa -- Getting a treaty tradeer (E-1) visa -- Getting a treaty investor (E-2) visa -- Getting a student (F-1 or M-1) visa --Getting an exchange visitor (J -1) visa -- Getting a visa as a temporary worker in a selected occupation (O, P, or R visa).