This article is from the FAQ, by with numerous contributions by others.
There are six groups, as of Oct. 1 1994, who will have the option
of obtaining a green card and permanent residence while remaining in the
United States. They include,
1. Those who entered U.S. illegally
2. Individuals employed in the U.S. without authorization
3. Those who remained in the U.S without maintaining lawful status
4. Foreign crewmen
5. Individuals who entered under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program
6. Those who entered the U.S. as foreign travelers in transit
without visa.
 
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