Various parts of U.S. law have created other categories for residencies. The following individuals can apply for residency as Special Immigrants:
Members of a religious denomination coming to the U.S. to work for a nonprofit religious organization
A child who has been abused, abandoned, or neglected by their parents and have been given Special Immigrant Juvenile status
Afghanistan or Iraq national who served as an Afghan or Iraqi translator for the U.S. government or
was employed by or for the U.S. government in Iraq on or after March 20, 2003, for at least one year
An Afghan employed by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
An International broadcaster coming to work in the U.S. as a member of the media
An employee of an international organization or family member or NATO-6 employee or certain of their family members
A retired officer or employee of certain international organizations, or NATO, and certain of their family members
If you don't qualify under this list don't worry. There are dozens of other ways for an experienced Immigration lawyer to get you a green card.
You can read our entire series, "Who Gets A Green Card?" below:
Who Gets A Green Card? : Through a Job or Job Offer
Who Gets a Green Card?: Special Immigrants
Who Gets A Green Card? : People Granted Political Asylum and Refugees
Who Gets a Green Card?: Trafficking and Crime Victims
Who Gets A Green Card?: Victims of Abuse
Who Gets A Green Card?: Those Residing Here Since 1972
Who Gets A Green Card?: Various Other Categories