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Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). there are two primary paths to the permanent resident status (a green card). There are known as ConsularProcessing and Adjustment of Status.
To apply for an immigrant visa, an individual must first be sponsor by a a United States citizen relative, United States lawful permanent resident, or by a prospective employer, and be the beneficiary of an approved petition.
Most immigrants becomes eligible for permanent residence (green card) through a petition filed on his or her behalf by a family member or employer. Others become permanent residents through first obtaining refugee or asylum status, or though a number of other special provisions.
A United States citizen can file an immigrant visa petition for: spouse; son or daughter; parent; and brother and sister.
A Lawful Permanent Resident can file an immigrant visa petition for: spouse or unmarried son or daughter.
CONSULAR PROCESSING
An individual who is the beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition and has an immigrant visa number immediately available may apply a U.S. Department of State consulate abroad for an immigrant visa in order to come to the United Sates and be admitted as a permanent resident. This path is referred to as "consular processing."
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
An individual who is already in the United States (in lawful status), can apply for permanent resident status without having to return to his or her home country to complete processing.
The individual along with his or her immigration lawyer must determine which specific immigrant category best fit to his or her qualifications and/or needs.
For more information about Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status, please contact our office or visit our website.
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