Green Card or permanent residence allows a foreign national to live in the United States permanently without having to worry about obtaining or extending the visa and legal status. The legal permanent resident individual can accept any job and work anywhere or even be self-employed or be not employed. For many the process is not just about eligibility but also about timing and documentation that can affect outcomes.
The process may be based on employment, family relationship or on other factors depending upon which pathway and often requires careful planning to avoid delays and denials. Employers and individuals in Indianapolis, Indiana and throughout the United States look for experienced immigration lawyer who could navigate through the complex cases.
Employment-based green cards
Employment based green cards are usually sponsored by the United States employers and is based on employers’ job requirements and employee’s education, skills and experiences.
Family-based Green cards
Family based green cards are available through family relationships such as marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
When Legal Guidance is Important
It is always a good idea to let a legal expert handle the immigration matters because in immigration if something goes wrong it is probably too late to fix. More commonly guidance should be sought under the following challenging situations:
Unclear eligibility
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Timing issues/Priority Dates
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Changing jobs/employers
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Marriage/relationship issues
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Prior immigration issues
Serving Indianapolis
Based in Carmel, and serving clients in Indianapolis, Indiana and throughout the United States, Haranlaw serves individuals, employers and families in evaluating and pursuing appropriate green card strategies.