GREENCARDS

Many people come to the United States in hopes of getting a “green card” or becoming a lawful permanent residence. There are many ways to obtain a lawful permanent resident.

Family petitions are not limited to relatives of United States citizens, however. Lawful permanent residents can also petition for their family members. There are certain requirements and rules that differ from when you are petitioned by a citizen family member. Parents who have a green card and not citizenship may file for their adult children who are over the age of 21only if their adult children are not married. Lawful permanent resident children may petition for their parents, but there is a longer wait period.

There are other ways of obtaining a green card including through employer petitions, certain types of visas, and even the green card lottery. To find out which option may be best for you, you should contact immigration counsel immediately.

Whether you are applying for a student visa, renewing a tourist visa or trying to qualify for a u visa, we carefully explain the requirements to make sure it is granted.

A green card provides legal status in this country, otherwise known as legal permanent residency. Benefits include permission to live in the United States and take employment in the United States as well as being able to leave and return to the United States.

Visas provide temporary status in the United States but often times can turn into green cards.