Green Card FAQ
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About the United States Permanent Resident Card
The United States permanent resident card, also known as the green card, allows an individual to reside permanently in the United States. You may be eligible for a green card through several avenues including your family, your job, your marriage, and other ways. As a green card holder, an individual has the legal right to work and live in the U.S. and also receives certain health and educational benefits. Continue reading to learn more about green cards, and if you are interested in speaking to an immigration attorney, contact the team at Zohar Law PLLC in Manhattan today for a free consultation.
What Ways May I Be Eligible to Get a United States Green Card?
What Requirements Do I Need to Meet to Get a Green Card?
Can I Work in the U.S. While I Wait for My Green Card?
How Long Do I Have to Hold a Green Card Before I Can Apply for Citizenship?
Once you hold a green card, you will have to wait between three to five years to apply for citizenship through the naturalization process. The standard is five years. However, some green card holders such as those with a U.S. spouse can apply after three.
Marriage Green Card FAQ
How Long Do I Have to Be Married to Be Eligible for a Green Card?
Why Are There Conditions on My Marriage Green Card?
My Fiance Lives Abroad. How Can They Come to America Legally for Us to Get Married?
I’ve Married a U.S. Citizen. How Do I Apply for My Marriage Green Card?
How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card?
The green card application process can take anywhere from seven to 33 months. The length of time it takes depends on the type of green card you apply for.
Ready to learn more about the green card process? Learn more from the immigration law team at Zohar Law.
Family-Based Green Card FAQ
What Is a Family-Based Green Card?
What Relatives May I Sponsor if I am a U.S. Citizen?
What Relatives May I Sponsor if I am a Permanent Resident?
Are Half Siblings and Step Siblings Considered Immediate Family?
Who Is Eligible for a VAWA Green Card?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows those who have been the victim of abuse by a U.S. citizen self-petition for permanent resident status without notifying their abuser. To learn more about VAWA, contact the team at Zohar Law in Manhattan today.
The Green Card Process FAQ
Can My Application Be Denied?
How Much Does a Green Card Cost?
Should I Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
Yes! If you are getting ready to apply for a green card of any kind, you should have an experienced immigration attorney at your side. At Zohar Law, we will help to ensure that all of your paperwork is filed properly and that you meet all the eligibility requirements for the green card you are applying for. Contact us today and we’ll get you started with a free, no-obligation consultation.
