Permanent Residency - Green Cards
"Our office has helped many thousands of families reunites through the various methods allowed by the immigration laws. We can assist even if the relative entered illegaly, overtayed the visa or was deported."
The INA (Immigration and Nationaity Act) provides an individual two primary paths to permanent resident status. Adjustment of status is the process by which an eligible individual already in the United States can get permanent resident status (a green card) without having to return to their home country to complete visa processing.
Consular processing is an alternate process for an individual outside the United States (or who is in the United States but is ineligible to adjust status) to obtain a visa abroad and enter the United States as a permanent resident) This pathway is referred to as "Consular Processing"
The following are some basic means to become a legal resident of the U.S. and receive a Green Card
- Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
- Spouse of a Lawful Permanent Resident
- Same sex marriages
- Battered Spouse, Children & Parents (VAWA)
- Widow(er)s of Deceased U.S. Citizens
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A permanent resident (Green Card holder) may petition for his/her spouse and unmarried child(ren) of any age to immigrate to the United States. This is called a “family preference category.”
