There are four general types of immigration statuses in the U.S. You are either categorized as a:
U.S. citizen: Someone who was born in the United States or naturalizes.
Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR): You have a green card, which means you are legally able to live and work in the U.S.
Temporary visitor: You are temporarily able to live in the U.S. and have been granted a visa for a specific purpose and time period.
Undocumented: If you do not fall into one of the above categories, you are considered undocumented and are not legally allowed to work or live in the U.S. Undocumented immigrants face the risk of deportation.
Our immigration law attorneys are dedicated to helping you achieve Lawful Permanent Resident status without having to leave the U.S.