Permanent immigration is the ultimate goal of many people entering or planning to enter the United States. Lawful permanent residency offers individuals a multitude of benefits, including the freedom to live and work permanently in the U.S.
Potential immigrants should be as informed about the laws as possible. At the Orlando, Florida Law Office of Catherine R. Henin-Clark, P.A., our green card and immigration lawyers are dedicated to the practice of immigration law. We handle many immigration cases on behalf of clients from around the world. We can represent you no matter where you live.
Immigrants to the United States are divided into two categories:
One of the benefits of hiring an experienced immigration lawyer to represent you in your quest to obtain a green card for yourself, an employee, or a family member, is our ability to evaluate your situation and determine the most viable method of obtaining permanent residency. To speak with our green card attorneys, contact the Law Office of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today.
A green card is issued to non-citizens permitting them to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) of the United States. We help clients obtain green cards through a variety of immigration paths. Our firm also assists clients in obtaining a range of visas for themselves (as individuals or employees) and/or family members.
The process by which individuals from foreign countries can become American citizens is called naturalization. There are several steps involved in the naturalization process that must be completed before citizenship is granted. Our firm provides assistance to individuals seeking citizenship.
We can effectively explain the requirements, help you gather the necessary materials to support your petition for citizenship, and assist you with the process. Immigration is a technical area of the law, and mistakes in filing documents may cost you months, as you could be forced to start over in an already long process.
A Lawful Permanent Resident can apply for citizenship, or naturalization, after five years of residency. This period is shortened to three years if married to a U.S. citizen, or four years if permanent residency was received through political asylum.
Citizens are entitled to more rights than permanent residents (who are still classified as aliens in this respect). Lawful Permanent Residents generally do not have the right to vote, the right to be elected in federal and state elections, the ability to bring family members to the country (however permanent residents are allowed to sponsor certain family members), or eligibility for certain federal government jobs.
U.S. immigration legislation in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) stipulates that an alien may obtain permanent resident status only through the course of the following proceedings:
The Green Card Lottery Program allocates 55,000 new immigrant visas each year for individuals from underrepresented nations. A nation is considered underrepresented if less than 50,000 people from that nation immigrated to the U.S. in the past five years.
To be eligible for the Green Card Lottery Program, you should have either a high school education, its equivalent or two years work experience within the last five years in a job which demands two years training.
If you are seeking to obtain a visa or green card, contact the immigration lawyers at the Law Offices of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today. Schedule a free consultation and case evaluation.
Our green card and immigration lawyers are dedicated to serving individuals and businesses through the practice of immigration law. We will provide you with individual attention and professional service at every step on the path toward achieving your immigration goals.
To speak with our green card and immigration lawyers, contact the Law Office of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today.
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