Foreign nationals may live and work indefinitely in the U.S. as permanent residents, the so-called "Green Card.” Unlike non-immigrant visas, which limit the length or purpose of your stay in the U.S., a Green Card permits you to be in the United States indefinitely and to work at (almost) any job you choose.
Obtaining a Green Card is a primary goal for many of our clients. If that is your goal, too, please contact Jeff Hays or Matt Kuenning today to discuss your alternatives and how we can assist you in your immigration needs.
If you are interested in lawful permanent residence in the United States, it is wise to contact a knowledgeable immigration attorney. We can advise you on the best way to obtain permanent resident status and assist with the preparation of all forms and supporting documentation. Even if your cases is relatively easy and straightforward, you may well find that the peace of mind of having professional help is worth the fee.
We can assist you in obtaining permanent residence through the categories listed below within two main types of permanent visas:
Obtaining a Green Card is a primary goal for many of our clients. If that is your goal, too, please contact Jeff Hays or Matt Kuenning today to discuss your alternatives and how we can assist you in your immigration needs.
If you are interested in lawful permanent residence in the United States, it is wise to contact a knowledgeable immigration attorney. We can advise you on the best way to obtain permanent resident status and assist with the preparation of all forms and supporting documentation. Even if your cases is relatively easy and straightforward, you may well find that the peace of mind of having professional help is worth the fee.
We can assist you in obtaining permanent residence through the categories listed below within two main types of permanent visas:
1. Employment-based immigrant visas
PERM process: Some employment-based applications require you to go through a process called Program Review Electronic Management (PERM). This is a procedure by which the U.S. Department of Labor certifies there is a lack of qualified U.S. workers in your job category, thus making your application more likely to be approved. We can help you navigate this procedure as well.
- Immigrants with extraordinary ability in business, arts or sciences
- Managers and Executives of multi-national businesses
- Outstanding professors or researchers
- Immigrants with advanced degrees who perform work in the national interest
- Immigrants with job offers and at least a Bachelor degree with work experience
- Religious workers and ministers whose services are required by their non-profit religious organization
- Immigrant investors with substantial funds to invest in the U.S.
PERM process: Some employment-based applications require you to go through a process called Program Review Electronic Management (PERM). This is a procedure by which the U.S. Department of Labor certifies there is a lack of qualified U.S. workers in your job category, thus making your application more likely to be approved. We can help you navigate this procedure as well.
2. Family-based immigrant visas
- You are an immediate relative of U.S. citizens, such as parent, child or spouse
- You are the adult child, married or unmarried, of U.S. citizens
- You are the spouse or unmarried child of lawful permanent residents
- You are the brother or sister of a U.S. citizen
- You are being adopted by a U.S. citizen
3. Diversity Lottery Visa
Each year, the Diversity Lottery Program makes 55,000 new immigrant visas available for individuals from underrepresented nations.
Each year, the Diversity Lottery Program makes 55,000 new immigrant visas available for individuals from underrepresented nations.
4. Asylum
Individuals who are in the United States, whether legally or illegally, and who fear returning to their own country because of persecution on account race, religion, ethnicity, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, may be eligible for asylum. Asylum is a complex area of the law unto itself. Not everyone who has a reason to fear returning to his home country is eligible for asylum. If a foreign national is granted asylum, he will typically become eligible for a Green Card.
Find out more about these programs, as well as other means of obtaining legal permanent residency in the U.S., by contacting us today!
Individuals who are in the United States, whether legally or illegally, and who fear returning to their own country because of persecution on account race, religion, ethnicity, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, may be eligible for asylum. Asylum is a complex area of the law unto itself. Not everyone who has a reason to fear returning to his home country is eligible for asylum. If a foreign national is granted asylum, he will typically become eligible for a Green Card.
Find out more about these programs, as well as other means of obtaining legal permanent residency in the U.S., by contacting us today!
