Permanent Residence Visa

Applying for a Green Card

A permanent residence visa, also called a green card, enables a non-U.S. citizen to live and work in this country for an indefinite period of time. Green cards can be obtained by foreign nationals who receive immigration sponsorship from a close family member or an employer, marry a U.S. citizen, or win the diversity lottery. The benefits of obtaining a permanent residence visa include:

• Eligibility for student financial aid and government grants
• The ability to own and operate a business
• Eligibility for social security
• Eligibility for retirement and health benefits
• The ability to sponsor a spouse or minor child seeking U.S. immigration
• Free to reside and work anywhere in the U.S.

Green card holders are also required to pay taxes and, if they are a male between the ages of 18 and 27, register with the Selective Service. An Albuquerque immigration attorney can provide vital information regarding the qualifications and procedures for obtaining a green card, and should be consulted if you intend to submit a permanent residency application.

Albuquerque Immigration Attorney

There are numerous requirements and guidelines for a obtaining a green card. In family-based immigration cases, your relationship to the sponsor will have a bearing on when you will receive your visa. Immediate family members such as a spouse, minor child or parent are considered priority recipients, while other members of the family may need to wait many months and even years before they are granted legal permanent residency. If you are seeking a green card, Maney & Gordon, P.A. can explain green card laws and discuss your options regarding permanent residency. We are an efficient and highly qualified immigration law firm that provides effective representation in immigration cases involving visas, permanent residency, asylum, naturalization and deportation. Our firm has assisted clients with their immigration needs for over 35 years and is available to help you in any way we can.

Contact an Albuquerque immigration lawyer for legal advice and representation if you are seeking a permanent residency visa.

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