Albuquerque Green Card Attorney

Legal Permanent Residency Requirements

When an immigrant is issued a green card they become a legal permanent resident of this country. Obtaining a green card is an important step in the immigration process. They are issued to individuals that have legally entered the U.S. and meet certain criteria, such as:

• Your immigration was sponsored by a close family member
• Your immigration was sponsored by an employer
• You were admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or have asylum status

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens such as a spouse or minor child will generally receive green cards faster than other family members. Employment-based green cards are issued under a quota system with a preference category that includes persons of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers and executives of multinational corporations. Green cards are also issued to individuals under special circumstances such as a former employee of the Panama Canal Zone, clergy and religious workers, and foreign workers who were long-term employees of the U.S. government. Individuals who have lived in this country for over 10 years may also qualify for a green card under certain circumstances. Green cards can also be obtained by winning the diversity lottery.

To find out more about the green card process, contact an Albuquerque immigration attorney from Maney & Gordon, P.A. We have represented clients seeking a green card for more than three decades and can discuss your permanent residency qualifications and how to proceed with filing your green card application.

Green Card Lawyer in Albuquerque

There are numerous benefits to a green card in addition to the right to live and work in the U.S. Once you have legal permanent residency, you will be able to legally own property, vehicles and firearms. You can also receive social security, retirement and health benefits, educational grants and apply for citizenship. Our firm will push through any barriers that can result in a denial of your application for permanent residency, and work diligently to help you acquire a green card. We are resourceful and determined immigration advocates that provide our clients with excellent customer service and legal support. Our legal team is dedicated to helping you reach your immigration objectives, and can be relied on for confident and vigorous representation.

Contact an Albuquerque green card attorney when you need experienced assistance with your immigration issue.

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