A green card lawyer helps you pursue permanent U.S. residency. For over a decade, the American Immigration Law Group have guided individuals toward achieving their American dream of living and working as lawful permanent residents.
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314-416-8000The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has different green cards. An experienced green card application lawyer can help you navigate each card’s specific steps and procedures.
Most immigrants obtain a green card based on a qualifying family member or employer sponsorship. Working with an experienced immigration attorney helps you avoid delays or potential legal issues.
Both the immigrant seeking a green card and their sponsoring family member or employer must complete the required documentation. For family-based residency, the sponsoring citizen or lawful permanent resident fills out USCIS form I-130. Employers complete Form I-140. At the same time, individuals seeking residency must complete I-485.
As experienced green card application lawyers, we know that any deviation from the required steps or processes could result in a negative outcome. We help ensure that everything is completed and filed correctly, with any necessary attachments.
Most individuals applying for a green card must pay a $220 processing fee. Friends, family members, and employers can pay the fee for you.
After completing all forms and steps, green card applicants must go to an Application Support Center. The federal government collects pictures, fingerprints, and signatures necessary for a security check.
You may have an attorney present during your support center visit. Many of our attorneys are immigrants who traveled this journey before you. We understand how stressful the green card application can be.
The next step in the green card application process could be an interview with a USCIS agent. Not all applicants have this step, but your presence is mandatory when requested. During the interview, applicants answer questions under oath regarding their submitted information and application.
Having a green card lawyer in the room with you and the USCIS officer helps ensure that everything follows due process.
Applicants receive a final decision in writing by postal mail. Although family members and workers with a guaranteed job generally receive their decision sooner, it can take several months to receive a decision.
A green card attorney can help you avoid potential delays by assisting you through the application and interview process.
Unfortunately, the USCIS denies some green card applications. The USCIS must explain in writing why they denied an application.
A green card immigration attorney can file an appeal within 30 days of the decision. The American Immigration Law Group will work tirelessly to help resolve the situation using the appropriate appeals process.