Home Attorney Bio Non-immigrant Visas Immigration Naturalization Blog Contact Us Intake Form Search the Site HomeImmigrationGreen Cards Green Cards The Green Card is issued upon approval of permanent residence status by the USCIS. Permanent residence status confers many benefits, including the ability to work in the US, travel abroad for limited period of time and return without a US visa, and sponsor immediate family members for green cards of their own. It is possible to remain a permanent resident indefinitely, although most see this status as an intermediate step to citizenship. Permanent residence through petition is generally achieved as a result of petition by a close relative, an employer, or (in some cases) oneself (i.e., a "self-petition"). Permanent residence may also be obtained through a process not involving petition, such as through the diversity visa ("green card lottery") program, or through asylee status. In all cases, permanent residence is achieved either through a process termed "adjustment of status" (if the applicant processes in the US), or through consular processing at a US mission abroad. Our services: We will counsel you regarding your, your relative's, or your employee's eligibility for a green card. We will provide assistance and guidance in obtaining the necessary evidence, preparing the paperwork, submission to the US, communicating with government agencies on your behalf, and monitoring the case until conclusion. Consult: How to get a consultation Our Fees Articles: What to Expect at the Marriage-Based Adjustment Interview Immediate Relatives and Family Preference Categories Employment Immigration Child Status Protection Act Affidavits of Support Affidavits of Support Visa Categories Forms: I-485 (Application for Adjustment of Status) DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application) I-864 (Affidavit of Support for Immigration) Resources: US Embassies and Consulates For More Information: Contact us at tel: 410-719-1501 for more information. How To Get a Consultation News Our Fees Law Summaries and Articles Forms Processing Times Visa Bulletins Government Agencies Law Sources Other Resources Site Map Home About Us Non-immigrant Visas Immigration Naturalization Blog Contact Us Contact Us Byrley Law Firm, LLC 10015 Old Columbia Road Suite B215 Columbia MD 21046 410-719-1501 (MD) 240-295-0280 (Fax) E-mail Inquiry Form Map Follow Us Copyright © 2000-2018 Byrley Law Firm, LLC. All rights reserved.