Green Card/Residency

More Than a Place to Call Home

Getting your green card or securing your permanent residency means more than just paperwork. It’s a step toward safety, stability, and the life you’re building here in the U.S. We’re here to walk with you, answer your questions, and help make the process easier for you.

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What is a Green Card?

A green card is an official identity document that shows you are a resident of the U.S. It allows you to live and work here permanently, travel in and out of the country, and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship if you qualify.

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Green Card Requirements

The requirements for a green card (residency) depend on how you’re applying, but generally, you must apply through a specific pathway, such as:

  • Family-based (spouse, parent, child, or sibling of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
  • Employment-based (job offer, extraordinary ability, etc.)
  • Asylum or refugee status (must wait 1 year after being granted)
  • Special programs (such as VAWA, SIJS, U or T visa holders, and the diversity lottery)


You also need to be admissible, which means you don’t have certain issues that make you ineligible.

Other Applications to Consider & Benefits

When applying for a green card (residency), you may want to consider or submit other applications, depending on your situation, such as:

  • A work permit (EAD) allows you to work legally while your green card is being processed
  • Advance Parole to travel while your green card application is pending
  • Sponsoring family members, like your spouse or children, if you’re the main applicant
  • Any waivers if you have any issues that could make you inadmissible

Becoming a green card holder provides many benefits, such as living, working, and being with family here in the U.S.

How We Help

Our team assists you through the process by:

1
Assessing Eligibility
We carefully review your immigration history, family relationships, and employment situation to confirm your eligibility and identify the best path to apply
2
Preparing & Filing Applications
We complete all required forms correctly, include the proper evidence, and submit everything on time
3
Preparing Waivers
If you have past immigration violations, criminal records, or inadmissibility issues, we can help prepare waivers to overcome them
4
Responding to Requests
If USCIS asks for more evidence or issues a denial, we respond quickly, prepare a legal reply, and guide you through the next steps
5
Preparing You for the Interview
Our legal team prepares you for the interview, so you know what to expect
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Why Legal Assistance Matters

Our immigration attorney guides you through the complex process, ensuring your application is complete, accurate, and submitted on time. We can spot potential issues, like past immigration problems or legal barriers, and help you find solutions, such as waivers or special exceptions. Also, you’ll be better prepared for interviews and any additional requests from immigration officials. Legal assistance gives you peace of mind and improves your chances of a successful process.