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Permanent Residence
At the Law Office of Amira Al-Alami we help clients with all immigration matters.
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Permanent residence
Permanent residence is the status by which immigrants are granted so that they can live and work permanently in the United States. It is the process by which we apply to the immigration department for permission to live permanently in the United States and thus obtain a legal residence document or Green Card. In most cases, a sponsor (employer or relative) is the one who applies for permanent residence or green card on behalf of another person.
How can I obtain permanent residence in the United States?
How can I obtain permanent residence in the United States?
Permanent residence can be obtained by several factors. It can be done through an "adjustment of status" process consisting of two steps. The first is to obtain an immigrant visa. These can be obtained through a family member (Immediate Relative Petition), a job (Immigrant Worker Visa), an investor visa, or special visa categories (U Visa, VAWA, T Visa, etc.). Once the person has an approved visa, they can apply for their GREEN CARD. In some cases, it is possible to apply for a visa and permanent residence simultaneously. There are specific circumstances where a person can apply for permanent residence within the territory of the United States. At times, a US citizen's immediate family member can apply for an immigrant visa for their family members who do not qualify for residence in the United States.
