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Understanding Green Cards and Permanent Residence

Lawful permanent residents—commonly called “green card” holders—are recognized in the INA as “immigrants” and may live and work in the United States indefinitely. The core statutes governing green cards include the worldwide levels and categories in INA §§ 201 and 203 (8 U.S.C. §§ 1151, 1153), as well as the adjustment-of-status provision in INA § 245 (8 U.S.C. § 1255).

At Vargas Gonzalez Delombard, LLP, we do not file green card applications, as our primary focus is on business matters. However, we collaborate with attorneys who specialize in immigration law and concentrate on permanent residence through family, employment, investment, and humanitarian pathways.

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What Is a Green Card?

A green card allows you to:

  • Reside in the United States permanently
  • Work for most U.S. employers without separate work authorization
  • Travel more freely, subject to residency requirements
  • Eventually, apply for naturalization if you meet the eligibility rules

Green cards can be obtained through family, employment, investment (such as the EB-5 program), certain humanitarian programs, or by adjusting status within the U.S. when permitted.

How an Immigration Lawyer Helps

Through our referral network, green card attorneys can:

  • Determine the best category (family-based, employment-based, investor, refugee/asylee adjustment, etc.)
  • Prepare petitions (such as I-130, I-140) and I-485 applications
  • Address inadmissibility issues and waivers where appropriate
  • Guide you through interviews and Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
  • Coordinate consular processing abroad when needed
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Our Role in Your Immigration Legal Experience

We focus on the broader legal picture. When a client’s property, business, or litigation issues intersect with immigration status, we:

  • Help identify timing and risk concerns
  • Refer you to a vetted immigration counsel who routinely handles permanent residence cases
  • Remain available to coordinate strategy as your case progresses

If you’re considering permanent residence for yourself, a family member, or a key employee, contact us. We’ll connect you to counsel who can evaluate your options under current law.

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