Green Card Services
Permanent residence opens doors to stability, opportunity, and eventually citizenship. I'll help you find the right pathway.
Pathways to Permanent Residence
Green Card Categories
Family-Based Green Cards
For immediate relatives and family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Employment-Based Green Cards
For workers with job offers or extraordinary abilities.
Investment-Based (EB-5)
For investors making qualifying investments in U.S. businesses.
Special Categories
Other pathways to permanent residence.
- Diversity Visa Lottery winners
- Asylum/refugee adjustment
- Registry (long-term residents)
- Special Immigrant Juveniles
- VAWA self-petitioners
The Process
How We Work Together
Initial Consultation
We review your eligibility and discuss the best pathway.
Petition Filing
We prepare and file your I-130, I-140, or other applicable petition.
Wait for Priority Date
We monitor visa bulletin and prepare for next steps.
Adjustment or Consular Processing
File I-485 or process through a consulate abroad.
Interview & Approval
We prepare you for your interview and guide you through approval.
Common Questions
Green Card FAQs
How long does it take to get a green card?
Processing times vary significantly. Immediate relatives may receive green cards in 12-18 months, while other categories may take several years due to visa backlogs.
Can I work while my green card is pending?
If you file for adjustment of status (I-485), you can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that allows you to work while your case is pending.
What is the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing?
Adjustment of status allows you to get your green card without leaving the U.S., while consular processing requires an interview at a U.S. embassy abroad.
Guides & Resources
Green Cards guides from our attorneys
Green Card for Parents: What a Dallas Lawyer Does at Each Step
How U.S. citizens sponsor their parents for green cards — the IR-5 category, the I-130, and the choice between adjusting status in the U.S. and consular processing abroad.
August 21, 20267 min read
Green Card for Children: IR-2, the Preference Categories & CSPA
Sponsoring a child for a green card depends on three facts — the sponsor’s status, the child’s age, and marital status. Here is how the categories, the Visa Bulletin, and CSPA age-out protection fit together.
August 21, 20267 min read
How Long Does the I-130 Process Take?
Current I-130 processing times run roughly 9 to 15 months — but the petition is only one stage. Here is the full timeline, stage by stage.
July 28, 202610 min read
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