The fastest way to get a Green Card is through the Immediate Relative category, which has no annual visa limits. This includes spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens (if the petitioner is at least 21 years old). Other fast options include:

• Marriage to a U.S. citizen – Typically processed within 12 to 18 months.
• Employment-based Green Cards (EB-1 category) – For priority workers like multinational executives, outstanding professors, or individuals with extraordinary abilities.
• Investment-based Green Card (EB-5) – Requires a $800,000+ investment in a U.S. business, creating at least 10 jobs.
• Special programs – Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa), asylum, or refugee status may also offer expedited routes.

Processing times vary based on category, country of origin, and USCIS workload.