Your Path to Living in the U.S. Permanently
A green card grants lawful permanent residency (LPR) in the United States, allowing you to live, work, and travel freely without immigration restrictions. Whether you’re applying through family sponsorship, employment, refugee/asylee status, or other eligibility categories, our firm provides expert legal guidance to help you secure your permanent residency with confidence.
Who Qualifies for a Green Card?
There are multiple pathways to obtaining a green card, depending on your situation:
Family-Based Green Cards
If you have U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members, you may qualify under:
Immediate Relative Green Cards
Spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens.
Family Preference Green Cards
Siblings, married children, and other relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Marriage-Based Green Cards
Spouses of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Employment-Based Green Cards
Workers in specialized fields may qualify under categories such as:
EB-1:
Priority workers (extraordinary ability, executives, researchers).
EB-3:
Skilled workers and professionals in demand occupations.
EB-2:
Advanced degree professionals or individuals with exceptional abilities.
EB-4:
Special immigrants (religious workers, translators, etc.).
EB-5:
Investors who create U.S. jobs.
Diversity Visa Lottery (Green Card Lottery)
Individuals from underrepresented countries can apply for a green card through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program.
The Green Card Application Process
1. Determine Eligibility
Identify which category applies to your situation.
2. File the Petition
Submit the required application (e.g., Form I-130 for family sponsorship or Form I-140 for employment).
3. Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
If you are already in the U.S., you may apply for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485).
If you are outside the U.S., you must complete Consular Processing through a U.S. embassy.
- Biometrics & Background Checks – Attend a fingerprinting appointment for security clearance.
- Green Card Interview – Attend an interview with USCIS or a consulate officer.
- Approval & Green Card Issuance – If approved, you will receive your green card in the mail.
How Our Firm Can Help
Eligibility Assessment
We evaluate your case to determine the fastest and safest route to permanent residency.
Application Preparation & Filing
Avoid costly delays and errors by having our team handle all paperwork and submissions.
Expedited Processing Assistance
In urgent cases, we explore legal options to speed up processing.
Green Cards & Permanent Residency
Your Path to Living in the U.S. Permanently
A green card grants lawful permanent residency (LPR) in the United States, allowing you to live, work, and travel freely without immigration restrictions. Whether you’re applying through family sponsorship, employment, refugee/asylee status, or other eligibility categories, our firm provides expert legal guidance to help you secure your permanent residency with confidence.
Benefits of a Green Card
- Live & Work in the U.S. – Reside in the U.S. permanently without visa restrictions.
- Travel Freely – Leave and re-enter the U.S. with fewer restrictions than visa holders.
- Path to Citizenship – After holding a green card for a set period, you may apply for U.S. citizenship.
- Family Sponsorship – As a green card holder, you may petition for certain family members to immigrate.
- Legal Protections – Gain access to U.S. laws, courts, and federal benefits (after meeting residency requirements).
Who Qualifies for a Green Card?
There are multiple pathways to obtaining a green card, depending on your situation:
Family-Based Green Cards
If you have U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members, you may qualify under:
- Immediate Relative Green Cards – Spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens.
- Family Preference Green Cards – Siblings, married children, and other relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
- Marriage-Based Green Cards – Spouses of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Employment-Based Green Cards
Workers in specialized fields may qualify under categories such as:
- EB-1: Priority workers (extraordinary ability, executives, researchers).
- EB-2: Advanced degree professionals or individuals with exceptional abilities.
- EB-3: Skilled workers and professionals in demand occupations.
- EB-4: Special immigrants (religious workers, translators, etc.).
- EB-5: Investors who create U.S. jobs.
Asylum & Refugee Green Cards
Individuals granted asylum or refugee status may apply for a green card after one year of residency in the U.S.
Diversity Visa Lottery (Green Card Lottery)
Individuals from underrepresented countries can apply for a green card through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program.
Special Green Card Programs
Other pathways include green cards for victims of crime (U visas), human trafficking (T visas), or individuals under special legal provisions (e.g., VAWA applicants).
The Green Card Application Process
- Determine Eligibility – Identify which category applies to your situation.
- File the Petition – Submit the required application (e.g., Form I-130 for family sponsorship or Form I-140 for employment).
- Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
- If you are already in the U.S., you may apply for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485).
- If you are outside the U.S., you must complete Consular Processing through a U.S. embassy.
- Biometrics & Background Checks – Attend a fingerprinting appointment for security clearance.
- Green Card Interview – Attend an interview with USCIS or a consulate officer.
- Approval & Green Card Issuance – If approved, you will receive your green card in the mail.
How Our Firm Can Help
- Eligibility Assessment – We evaluate your case to determine the fastest and safest route to permanent residency.
- Application Preparation & Filing – Avoid costly delays and errors by having our team handle all paperwork and submissions.
- Legal Representation in Interviews & Appeals – If USCIS requests additional evidence or denies your application, we fight for your approval.
- Removal of Conditions for Conditional Green Cards – If you have a two-year conditional green card, we help you file Form I-751 to obtain a permanent 10-year green card.
- Expedited Processing Assistance – In urgent cases, we explore legal options to speed up processing.
Take the First Step Toward Permanent Residency
Securing a green card is a life-changing opportunity, but the process can be complex. Our team is here to help you navigate every step with confidence.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey toward permanent U.S. residency.