Green Card

U.S. Green Card Process | Adjustment of Status & Consular Processing
Learn how to apply for a U.S. green card. Explore adjustment of status, consular processing, conditional residency, and reentry permits.

A green card grants lawful permanent residence in the United States — the gateway to long-term stability, employment rights, and eventual citizenship. There are several paths to obtaining a green card depending on your background and situation.

• Family-Based: Sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
   
• Employment-Based: Sponsored by an employer
   
• Humanitarian Relief: Asylum, U visa, VAWA, SIJS
   
• Diversity Lottery: Random selection from underrepresented countries
   

• For individuals already in the U.S.
   
• File Form I-485 with USCIS
   
• May concurrently file work permit (I-765) and travel document (I-131)
   
• No need to return to home country
   

• For individuals outside the U.S.
   
• Apply through a U.S. consulate abroad
   
• Attend visa interview before entry
   

• Conditional Green Card (2 Years): Common for marriage-based cases
   
• Must file Form I-751 to remove conditions within 90 days before expiration
   
• Permanent Green Card (10 Years): Renewable indefinitely
   

• Green cards may be revoked if you leave the U.S. for extended periods
   
• File Form I-131 for a reentry permit if planning long trips abroad
   

• Use Form I-90 to renew an expired or lost green card
   
• Maintain valid proof of permanent residency at all times
   

Getting a green card is a life-changing achievement, but the process is highly technical and time-sensitive. Our legal team ensures your application is complete, compliant, and correctly timed for the fastest path to permanent residence.