Residence - Green Card
I-485 Immigrant Visa in Texas
How to obtain permanent residence or "Green Card" in the United States
Apply for, renew or replace your permanent residence
Permanent residence is the status granted to immigrants to live and work permanently in the United States.
In most cases, a sponsor (employer or family member) is the one who applies for permanent residence or “Green Card” in favor of another person.
Immigrant Visa Lottery
Annually the Government grants around 50,000 diversity visas to allow permanent residence or “Green Card” to people from countries with a low immigration rate to the United States. The Diversity Visa Program is known as the “visa lottery.”
Asylum and refugee application in the United States
The United States Government offers humanitarian programs for foreigners in need of asylum or refuge due to catastrophes, oppression, medical emergencies, or other urgent circumstances.
How to apply for permanent residence for a relative
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) handles requests from US citizens and residents who apply for permanent residence or a green card for family members.
Direct family members of US citizens include unmarried sons / daughters under 21 years of age, spouses, and father / mother of a citizen over 21 years of age.
Other relatives of US citizens include unmarried sons / daughters over the age of 21, married children of any age, and brothers / sisters at least 21 years of age.
Family members of permanent residents include spouses and unmarried children.
To apply for permanent residence for a relative, fill out form I-130. You must submit a separate form for each relative.
Special family cases
- You are the abused child or spouse of a United States citizen.
- You entered the United States on a K visa as the fiancé or spouse of a United States citizen or as an accompanying child.
- He obtained a V visa for non-immigrants.
- You are the widower of a United States citizen.
- Your parent was a diplomat in the United States when you were born.
Immigrant visas to work in the United States
If you want to work permanently in the United States, you must meet the requirements to apply for an immigrant visa in one of the following categories:
- EB-1. For people of extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, sports, etc.
- EB-2. For professionals with graduate degrees, or individuals of exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business.
- EB-3. For professionals, skilled workers and others.
- EB-4. For special immigrants such as religious workers, employees of the United States Government abroad, retired personnel of international organizations and minors protected by United States courts, among others.
- EB-5. For business investors investing $ 1 million or $ 500,000 and meeting certain investment requirements.
Note: some categories require a labor certification (job offer from a US employer) before submitting your visa application.
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FAMILY-BASED BENEFITS
United States immigration laws are designed, in part, to unite family members. Within family-based immigration, the most common goal is to bring family members to live in the United States for the long term.
VICTIMS OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE
If you are a victim of a crime, be it violent or non-violent, justice must extend beyond a criminal court punishment for the perpetrator.
US Citizenship and Naturalization
Becoming a United States citizen through naturalization involves many requirements, and the process can often seem complex.
Temporary worker visa
L-1A and L-1B visas are available for temporary intracompany transferees who work in managerial positions or have specialized knowledge.
Green Card - Residence
Need help with residence in Tx, USA? We provide legal advice on the i-485 form and green card or immigrant visa requirements.
Work Visas And Others Permits
Legal advice for workers and companies about work and business visa, i 765, EAD, employment sponsorship in the USA.
Business Visa - Investors
The E visa category includes treaty traders and investors who come to the United States under a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and the country of which they are a citizen or national.
DACA - Deferred Action
Certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.
DEPORTATION DEFENSE
As an immigrant to the United States, there are many actions that can jeopardize your ability to remain in this country.
