I want to know what are the ways that you can become a permanent resident without marriage and sponsers.

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Originally Posted by smiley200

i want to know what are the ways that you can become a permanent resident without marriage and sponsers.

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Hi, smiley200!

A permanent resident in what country, please?

Thanks!

Basically it's the same in most countries. Once you are illegal, you are not eligible for other type of visas.

In US, if you are illegal and you happen to be selected in DV lotto, you won't be eligible to obtain green card. Marriage to US citizen is the only excuse.