Listen to Attorney Sheela Murthy discuss the basics of how a non-citizen may come to the United States on either a temporary or permanent basis. Attorney Murthy outlines the "alphabet soup" of various visa categories for people who wish to come to America on a short term basis, either as tourists, on business, or for temporary work or study. Attorney Murthy will also discuss the ways in which a person can get permanent resident status (otherwise known as the "green card") through avenues such as family-based petitions or employer sponsorship.