Julia Roussinova
Immigration AttorneyYou will need to review the Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State each month. If you are born in mainland China, then you will have to wait for your Immigrant Visa Number to become current. If not, then you may file for adjustment of status in the U.S. (if in another lawful immigration status in the U.S.) or consular process for an immigrant visa at the U.S. embassy in your home country.