Helping You Every Step of the Way as You Apply for a Green Card
A green card is an identification card given to legal permanent residents of the United States and verifies that the holder is eligible for employment in the United States. A green card is also called a permanent resident card, an alien registration card and Form I-551.
At Dyer Immigration Law Group, P.C., we are here to help you, your employees, and your family members immigrate to the United States. Our attorneys and staff can help you:
- Determine which green card you, your family member, or your employee may be eligible for
- Complete your USCIS application and forms
- Review your petition and answers to correct mistakes or provide missing information,
- Submit the right supporting documents along with your green card application
Getting a green card can be complicated and take several years. By working with seasoned immigration lawyers, you may be able to avoid problems that could delay your application or even harm your chances of obtaining permanent resident status. Our attorneys will not put you at risk.
Call us toll free at 1.877.377.1247 or contact us online to schedule an appointment. We speak English, Spanish, German, Farsi and French.
The Paths to Permanent Resident Status in the United States
There are many paths to permanent residency (legal immigration status) in the United States. Some of the options for getting a green card include marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, other family sponsorship, winning the diversity lottery, and employment sponsorship.
Aliens who qualify for asylum may request an adjustment of status if they meet certain conditions. Crime victims may be eligible for a U visa that allows them to live and work in the U.S. Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), spouses who have been victims of domestic violence may self-petition for a green card.
Getting a green card is a 3-step process:
- The first step is filing a petition for a green card. A relative or an employer files the petition for permanent residency with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (In some cases, the person seeking the green card can self-petition.)
- If you are not an "immediate relative" of a citizen or permanent resident, the next step is getting an immigrant visa number from the State Department.
- If you are already in the United States, the third step is applying for adjustment of status.
Our attorneys can help you at every step of the process and with all of your legal needs related to immigration law, citizenship and naturalization.
Fast Track Green Cards Available for Nurses, Physicians, Other Workers
Permanent visas (green cards) that grant permanent residency can be achieved through labor certification, or a fast track process that skips the labor certification process. Physicians and doctors, registered physical therapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs) and other health care workers may be eligible for a green card without labor certification from the Department of Labor. Other aliens of extraordinary ability in business, sciences, arts, education, or athletics may also qualify for fast track green cards.
If you are a hospital, clinic, or other employer in need of international workers, we can evaluate your options for obtaining fast-track green cards that will allow you to bring in qualified workers from other countries. If you are a doctor, nurse or other medical professional, we can help you apply for a fast-track green card that will allow you to live and work in the U.S. as a permanent resident.
If you want more information about obtaining permanent resident status or help with your green card application, call or contact our Richmond law firm.
For more information, please read our Immigration Newsletter.
