Permanent Residency, or a “green card” may be obtained through several different immigration petitions. You may obtain permanent residency after one year as an asylee, or after three years in U Nonimmigrant status, for example.
Another common way of obtaining permanent residency is through family-based applications. Someone living in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals jurisdiction and who has temporary protective status “TPS” may also be able to adjust status if they have a qualifying relative. These are just a few of the many ways in which one may obtain a green card in the United States.
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Once someone has a green card, they are considered a permanent resident. Typically, one must be a permanent resident for five years before they are eligible to apply for naturalization, but some exceptions exist. When applying for a green card, the individual must demonstrate several factors of eligibility including a criminal history clear of certain crimes, and a medical exam performed by a doctor approved by USCIS. The green card application process may take just a few months but can take over one year. The process may also involve an interview at a USCIS office but again, some exceptions exist.
You can read more about the green card options on the other pages on our website or you can call our office and schedule a consultation with Alexandra. Consultations are one hour and it gives Alexandra the opportunity to analyze all of the details in your particular case, give you a detailed plan and a quote for fees as well as a payment plan schedule. Consultations are $100 and must be prepaid.