Dallas Green Card Lawyers

It’s about Opportunity at Meaders Law

If you have questions about green cards, our knowledgeable immigration attorney at Meaders Law has answers. Our Dallas-based firm enjoys helping people understand everything there is to know about all immigration-related matters. We find great reward in helping people achieve their greatest opportunity.

What is a Green Card?

If you are a non-U.S. citizen in the United States, a green card will allow you to obtain permanent resident status. After 5 years of having a green card, you may apply for U.S. citizenship.

Types of Permanent Resident Cards

There are different types of green cards available:

• Family-Based Green Card
• Employment-Based Green Card
• Asylum Green Cards
• Refugee Green Cards
• Human Trafficking Green Cards
• Green Cards for Victims of Crime
• Green Cards via the Diversity Lottery

If you wish to obtain a green card, do not hesitate to contact our green card attorneys in Dallas at Meaders Law PLLC.

What Are the Requirements for a Green Card?

Each year there are a limited number of visas given out to individuals who want to become permanent residents of the United States, via a family sponsor, job opportunity, or special circumstance such as asylum.

Current requirements for becoming a permanent resident of the U.S. include:

• Eligibility in one of the immigrant categories established by the INA
• A qualifying immigrant petition, from an employer or family member
• An immigrant visa that is immediately available
• The capability of being admitted into the United States

If you are unsure of your green card eligibility, do not hesitate to reach out to a skilled green card attorney in Dallas at Meaders Law today.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card?

The process to get a green card can be a long, complicated, and very frustrating. The longest waiting period during this process comes during the petition phase, which can be anywhere from a few months to 10 years, as opposed to the visa approval phase, which takes only a few days to a few weeks. The amount of time depends of the type of green card an individual is applying for.

Common wait times for green cards are:

• Immediate Relative Green Cards: within a few months
• Diversity Green Cards: within seven months
• Employment-Based Green Cards: one to four years
• Family Preference Green Cards: one to ten years

To ensure that there are no delays in your application for a green card, speak with an experienced Dallas green card lawyer near you at Meaders Law.

Can I Travel Outside the U.S. With a Green Card?

With a green card, you may travel outside the United States as many times as you want, as long as you do not intend to stay outside the U.S. for over 1 year or more. doing so may create a presumption that you are intending to abandon your lawful permanent residency. in some cases, even absences that are less than 1 year may result in an accusation that you wish to abandon your residency. If you are challenged at any time for leaving the U.S. while having a green card, reach out to our experienced Dallas green card attorney at Meaders Law today.

Let Meaders Law Be Your Advocate

We offer a wide variety of immigration services. We can guide you through the long and burdensome process of obtaining a green card. If you are looking to become a permanent resident in the U.S., our green card lawyer in Dallas can help.