Green Card: Your Path to Permanent Residency in the U.S.

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Get Legal Help with the Green Card Application Process

For people who are planning to immigrate to the United States, people who are currently living in the United States and wish to sponsor loved ones for immigration, and immigrants who are already in the United States and wish to live in the country permanently, it is important to understand the steps that must be taken to receive a Green Card. By obtaining lawful permanent resident status, a person can live in the United States indefinitely, travel internationally, work for employers, and sponsor other family members for immigration. They can also begin taking steps toward achieving U.S. Citizenship .

The immigration process can be complex, but Immigration Lawyer is here to help. Our attorneys work with individuals and families to ensure they meet all legal requirements when applying for immigration visas and Green Cards. We can help gather required documentation, submit application forms and other documents, and address any concerns an individual may have that may impact their ability to enter the United States, receive work authorization, or obtain Lawful Permanent Resident status. Our goal is to make the process as easy and efficient as possible for both immigrants and sponsors.

Immigrant Visas and Green Cards

Most of the time, when a person applies for an immigrant visa, they can apply for a Green Card at the same time. Eligibility for a Green Card will depend on whether a person is applying for a family-based visa , an employment-based visa, or another type of immigrant visa. Generally, immigrants who qualify for Immediate Relative or Family Preference visas can apply for the Green Card at the same time they file their visa applications. Immigrants seeking to enter the United States can use consular processing when they apply for visas, receive authorization to immigrate to the United States, and obtain Lawful Permanent Resident status.

Adjustment of Status

Immigrants who are already living in the United States and meet the requirements to become Lawful Permanent Residents may apply for a Green Card through Adjustment of Status. This process can be used if a person’s eligibility for a Green Card has changed, such as if a person who had a Temporary Visa married a U.S. Citizen. A person may also receive an adjustment of status if they have received an immigrant visa, including in cases where family members have been approved for family preference visas. Generally, Adjustment of Status is available if a person is currently in the United States, is immediately eligible to receive an Immigrant Visa, and does not have any issues related to inadmissibility. Those who are inadmissible or have impediments to Adjustment of Status may be eligible for waivers of inadmissibility in certain situations.

Removal of Conditions

In some cases, immigrants may receive conditional Green Cards that expire after a certain period of time. For example, if a person receives a spousal visa within two years of marrying a U.S. citizen, they will receive a conditional Green Card, which will typically grant them Lawful Permanent Resident status for two years. If an immigrant does not take appropriate action before a Conditional Green Card expires, they will lose their Lawful Permanent Resident Status and may be eligible for deportation.

In order to receive a permanent Green Card, a person will need to file a petition to remove the conditions on Permanent Residence, and this petition can be filed within 90 days before the expiration date of their conditional Green Card. When applying to remove the conditions on a Green Card, a person will generally need to show that they are still eligible to be a Lawful Permanent Resident. This may include providing evidence that they married a bona fide U.S. Citizen, and if their marriage ended prior to applying for a Permanent Green Card, they may also need to include documentation such as a divorce decree or death certificate.

Contact Our Green Card Attorneys

Whether you are an Immigrant seeking to live in the United States, a person currently in the United States who wishes to receive an Adjustment of Status, a family member planning to sponsor a loved one for immigration, or a person who needs to remove the conditions on a temporary Green Card, an Immigration Attorney can provide you with invaluable legal assistance. We will offer you effective guidance throughout the Green Card application process and help you address any concerns you may encounter along the way. Please fill out the form below or call 866-609-7144 to contact us for legal help with the immigration issues you are facing.

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