Immigration Legal Services
A permanent home starts with the right help.
A green card gives you the right to live and work permanently in the United States. Our DOJ-authorized representatives can help you understand your options and guide you through the application process.
What is a green card?
A green card (officially called a Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551) gives you official immigration status as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States. With a green card, you can live and work permanently anywhere in the U.S.
As a permanent resident, you are protected by all U.S. laws — federal, state, and local. After a qualifying period, most green card holders may apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization.
Welcome to America's DOJ-authorized representatives can evaluate your situation, help you determine which category applies to you, and assist with preparing and filing your application.
Four paths to a green card.
Family-based green card
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can petition for certain family members to obtain permanent residence. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents) receive priority.
Employment-based green card
Individuals with qualifying job offers, extraordinary abilities, advanced degrees, or who are priority workers may be eligible for an employment-based green card through their employer or through self-petition.
Refugee or asylee status
Refugees and asylees who have been in the U.S. for at least one year may be eligible to adjust their status to lawful permanent residence.
Special immigrant categories
Certain individuals may qualify under special immigrant categories, including religious workers, certain broadcasters, employees of international organizations, and others.
How the process works.
Every green card application is different depending on your category, current immigration status, and country of birth. The steps below give a general overview. Our team will walk you through the exact process for your situation.
- Determine eligibility and correct green card category
- A petition is filed (by family member, employer, or yourself)
- Wait for visa availability (varies by category and country of birth)
- File for adjustment of status (Form I-485) if in the U.S., or apply via consular processing abroad
- Attend biometrics appointment
- Attend an interview with USCIS (if required)
- Receive decision and, if approved, your green card
Questions about your application?
Our DOJ-authorized representatives are here to help. Call or text us today — services in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
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