» Immigration Law:　Registry

Registry enables certain individuals who have been present in the United States since January 1, 1972 the ability to apply for a green card (permanent residence), even if they are currently in the United States unlawfully.

You may be eligible to receive a green card under the registry provisions if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972
• You have resided in the United States continuously since January 1, 1972
• You are a person of good moral character
• You are not ineligible for naturalization (citizenship)
• You are not removable/deportable) under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). You are not inadmissible under provions of the INA or as a criminal, procurer, other immoral person, subversive, violator of the narcotics laws or alien smuggler