USCIS Introduces Special Green Card Pathways for Seven Nations

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has outlined special Green Card pathways categorized under "Other Categories," specifically for citizens from seven countries: Cuba, Canada (for Native Americans born there), Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Haiti, and Liberia. Haitian nationals may qualify if they are spouses or children of lawful permanent residents who obtained Green Cards under the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act.

The Cuban Adjustment Act allows Cuban natives and their families to apply for Green Cards, while Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos are covered under the Indochinese Parole Adjustment Act of 2000, applicable to nationals paroled into the US before October 1, 1997. Canada's inclusion is limited to American Indians born there with at least 50% American Indian blood residing in the US.

Additionally, the Diversity Immigrant Visa Programme and the Section 13 diplomat pathway are available, although an interim rule regarding foreign government employees is currently under a court injunction.