Green Card

Millions of people apply for U.S. visas and green cards each year. Not all of these applications are approved. There are caps that limit the number of applications approved each year resulting in the denial of many applications.
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If you are a U.S. citizen and you wish to bring your foreign spouse to the U.S. permanently, be aware that you have options.

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A green card is a permanent resident card representing an immigrant’s legally obtained rights to permanently live and work in the United States. It can be a long and arduous road to getting a green card. The immigration attorneys at Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group, P.C. know just how difficult the process for obtaining a green card can be, especially for someone not familiar with U.
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Obtaining a U.S. Green Card is a long and complicated process, and often the first step in attaining the American Dream for many foreign nationals. While the Green Card signifies “Lawful Permanent Residence”, despite the name, LPR Status is not permanent. Once you obtain LPR status, you must evidence the intent to reside permanently in the U.S., and should take precautionary steps to prevent unintentional abandonment of LPR status.
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A green card is a permanent resident card memorializing the fact that an immigrant to the United States has been granted the right to permanently live and work in the United States. It can be a long and arduous road to getting a green card. The immigration attorneys at Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group, P.

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How much can I expect to spend to receive a green card?

Immigrants or foreign nationals who wish to secure a green card so that they can lawfully live and work within the United States on a permanent basis should anticipate some costs.  Green card costs include fees paid to immigration services within the U.S. and other costs associated with applying for and receiving the green card. Immigrants will want to be aware of these costs so that they can plan, save, and borrow funds if needed to receive a green card.
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How long do I need to be married to get a green card?

If you are wed to a non-U.S. citizen, you may be able to seek a green card for your spouse.  To obtain a green card for your spouse, you will need to demonstrate that a valid marriage exists. A green card by marriage is one of the best ways to seek permanent resident status for your spouse, as husbands and wives of U.S. citizens will not be held to quota restrictions and even those who are in the U.S. illegally may qualify.  However, the green card through marriage process can be complex and it is possible that your application will be denied.  Our green card through family immigration lawyers at NPZ Law Group, P.C. discuss the steps to seeking a green card for your spouse below.

The Petition for Alien Relative

There are two options for seeking a green card for your spouse:  Adjustment of Status or embassy or consulate processing.  Adjustment of Status is available to those living in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa, while consular processing is an option for people living outside the U.S.  In either case, you, as the U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, will need to file a Petition for Alien Relative with the USCIS.  The petition is contained within Form I-130. 

Completing Form I-130 can be a complicated process. You will want to carefully and thoroughly complete the document.  You will also need to attach significant supporting documentation.  It is generally wise to obtain the help of a green card attorney when completing this vital step.

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Under what circumstances might the USCIS waive the interview requirement?

If you have recently married a U.S. citizen, you have the ability to seek a green card through marriage.  Green cards through marriage are one of the most common ways to become a permanent U.S. resident.  With a marriage based green card, you can live and work anywhere in the U.S. and you will have permanent resident status, with which you could further apply for citizenship after three years.  Traditionally, immigrants pursing a green card through marriage were forced to endure an interview to determine whether the marriage was valid. The interview process could be quite stressful. Now, the USCIS has announced that it may waive the interview requirement under certain circumstances.

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Is it lawful for the government to refuse basic training to green card holders?

Last year, as part of his continued effort to reform immigration, President Trump adopted a policy requiring stricter background checks for green card holders who wish to serve in the military.  The controversial policy required that green card holders submit to a full background check and respond to any expressed concerns before they would be permitted to go to boot camp.  The law resulted in thousands of green card holders waiting in limbo as they awaited the opportunity to go to base camp and lost promised jobs within the military. During the year 2018, just 513 green card holders were sent to training.  This figure was down from 3,600 in 2017.

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What criteria could make the USCIS suspect marriage fraud?

Obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen has traditionally been one of the largest avenues for immigrants to lawfully enter or remain in America.  Per U.S.
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Is it lawful for the government to prevent immigrants from receiving green cards because they need public aid?

In the latest immigration policy change, the Trump Administration has announced that immigrants who are signed-up to legally receive public benefits, such as food stamps or housing vouchers, could now be denied green cards.  New rules coming from the Trump Administration are designed to limit the number of immigrants who receive or may need public assistance, as the Administration feels these immigrants are a drain to the system.  For the millions of immigrants currently receiving public assistance of some kind, the new rule may force them to choose from receiving the aid they need or seeking a green card so that they can live and work legally within the U.S. Our experienced Read more . . .