Permanent Residency

Permanent residency is a lengthy and costly process.  The department should consult the following resources before determining if permanent residency is the right step.  Contact ois@vanderbilt.edu with any questions. 

NOTE: Petitions for permanent residency requiring a G-28 or letter of support signed by a Vanderbilt Representative must be processed through the Office of Immigration Services. If you are unsure contact OIS.  

• Permanent Residency Options
• Permanent Residency Process at Vanderbilt University
• See the  Fee Table.  Note that recruitment, if necessary for the Labor Certification, is additional
• OIS Suggested Guidelines for Sponsorship 
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding permanent residency

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • I-485 Memorandum Information for Self-filing Adjustment of Status  
    
  • American Institution of Research (AIR) Designation Under 316.20 - Preservation of Permanent Residence for Naturalization Purposes