Helping Clients Acquire A Green Card
Hiring a green card attorney to help you through the complicated process of acquiring permanent residence in Florida can help you avoid common pitfalls. The law firm of Julie Beth Jouben, P.A., is here for you to help you take the correct steps during your quest to change your immigration status in the United States.
What Do I Need To Do To Get A Green Card?
There are six different ways to acquire permanent residence in the United States. Your green card attorney in the greater Tampa Bay area can analyze your situation thoroughly to understand which category you qualify for.
In some instances, you may be eligible for several different categories. If that is the case, then you may be able to apply for multiple types and sit tight to see which one comes through first, since some are more backlogged than others.
Each group comes with a set of guidelines and procedures, so make sure you talk to your green card attorney to understand the requirements and your qualifications fully before applying. You can request permanent residence if you meet the guidelines in one or more of the following categories:
1. Employment
If you are in the U.S. for employment purposes and hold a work visa, you may be able to obtain permanent residence. The wait time varies depending on the category that your profession or job is in. If you have a set of extraordinary skills, are a high-level executive, or if you happen to be a top-notch professor or researcher, you have a good chance of obtaining employment-based permanent residence to work and live in Clearwater, Tampa Bay or Palm Harbor.
2. Immediate Relatives
If you have immediate family members — such as a spouse or adult children – who are U.S. citizens, the relationship can qualify you for permanent residence. Minor children of U.S. citizens fall into this category as well. The wait time for permanent resident status based on marriage to a U.S. citizen is often relatively quick compared to other wait times.
3. Other Relatives (By Preference Categories)
Family members who do not qualify as “immediate relatives” may also sponsor you for permanent residence. Your brother or sister could petition on your behalf. If you are a married adult, your U.S. citizen parent can sponsor you for permanent residence in Clearwater, Tampa Bay or Palm Harbor. There is a very specific list of what types of relationships qualify. Talk to your green card attorney to see if any of your relatives make the cut.
4. Immigrant Visa Lottery
The diversity visa lottery was put in place by the U.S. government as a way to increase diversity within our nation. People from underrepresented countries can apply for this program in order to obtain residence in the United States of America.
5. Asylum Or Refugee
If you were forced to flee your country due to violence or persecution for religious, political, or other beliefs, you might qualify for permanent resident status for humanitarian reasons. If you are seeking asylum, let a lawyer help you create a clear plan of action in the greater Tampa Bay area.
6. Investment In The United States
Entrepreneurs who invest $1,800,000 in business in the United States and create 10 new jobs for U.S. workers can qualify for permanent resident status. In certain situations, an investment of $900,000 will be sufficient. The process is extremely complicated and should not be undertaken without the help of a green card attorney.
We can assist you from the beginning to the end of the process by preparing your application, gathering the necessary documentation, filing, helping you prepare for the interview, and being there by your side to protect you at the interview itself.
For Proper Guidance, Call Today
One of the most important reasons to consult with an advocate before your interview is to make sure that you do not have any grounds for inadmissibility that you may not be aware of. If you have complications in your case, we will identify them for you ahead of time so that you may address them head-on. We can help you explain your case to the officer and speak on your behalf if problems arise.
Call our office in Clearwater at 727-614-0070 or fill out our contact form.
