Applying for a Green Card

A person can receive permission to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis if he or she achieves permanent resident status. This is sometimes called getting a “green card” because the older version of the permanent resident identification card was green in color.

If you are interested in become a permanent resident of the U.S., it can be difficult to discern the best way to apply for a green card—through your family, a job, asylum, etc. To help you reach your dreams of obtaining permanent residency and possibly even citizenship, call the Orange County immigration lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 949-540-6704.

Ways to Achieve Permanent Residency

The application process for a green card varies, based on whether you are currently living in the U.S. or not, as well as the way in which you are trying to achieve permanent residency status. Examples of ways that you can apply include:

• Through family
• Through a job
• Through asylum or refugee status

While the above categories generally require you to have a sponsor to help you with the application process, there are some cases in which you can apply for yourself.

Benefits of Permanent Residency

Once you have earned your green card, you are entitled to live in the U.S. permanently unless you perform an illegal action that can allow the authorities to remove you under immigration law. As a permanent resident, you will be protected by the same national, state, and local laws that protect an American citizen.

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Applying for a green card can be frustrating and tedious due to the amount of paperwork required and the many legal complexities that you must navigate. If you or someone you know is trying to accomplish the dream of becoming a U.S. permanent resident, you should speak to an immigration attorney about your options. For more information, contact the Orange County immigration lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 949-540-6704 today.