What is a Permanent Resident Card (“Green Card”) Lawyer, Houston, Texas

A “Green Card” is officially known as a Permanent Resident Card. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it “allows you to live and work permanently in the United States.”

Contrary to popular belief, most Green Cards have an expiration date. Unless the Green Card was issued between 1964 to 1989, the Green Card will expire within TEN (10) years even though it can be renewed indefinitely.

Who is eligible to apply for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Status or a Green Card?

As of 08/03/2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) lists 8 categories that will allow a person to apply for permanent resident status. The link can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/eligibility-categories.

Family-based visas

Employment-based visas (Merit-based on experience or education)

Special Immigration Classification

Refugee/Asylee Classification (Well-founded fear of persecution)

Human Trafficking & Crime Victims (T & U Visas)

  1. Victims of Abuse (Violence Against Women Act, Human Trafficking Victims, and Victims of Other Crimes)

  1. Registry

  1. Other

For more information on obtaining a Green Card in the United States, a free consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (281) 777-1236 today.

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