Green Cards

Rhode Island Green Card Lawyers

One of the most highly sought opportunities for immigrants visiting the United States is the that of obtaining legal residency in the form of a green card. With few exceptions, an immigrant may be eligible for permanent residence in the United States five years after obtaining a green card. The process of acquiring a green card is most easily achieved with a "Fiance Visa"; which makes any immigrant that legally marries a U.S. citizen eligible to apply for citizenship after three years.

That does not make the 'Fiance Visa' the easiest to get however. The USCIS frowns on the practice of getting married simply for the chance to obtain a green card however and has built special provisions into the process that make it impossible to 'fake' your marriage and betrothal. Both parties must have extensive knowledge of the life of their partner including familial history and intimate information only someone with a long standing relationship, or who was a true wife or husband would know.

Benefits of a Green Card

Green cards come with many benefits, including the opportunity to seek employement or education within the United States. For many people around the world employment opportunities, education, and even physical safety are difficult to attain. For those who prove eligible and meet the criteria mandated by the United States government this kind of visa will provide them the chance to remain in the country legally and become a US Citizen.

A challenging process

While there may be more than a few ways to obtain a green card it is still a daunting and often confusing process filled with many obstacles and confusing loopholes. Factors such as a criminal history in an immigrant's native country, entering the United States illegally, or attempting to deceive the US department of Immigration will decrease your chances of qualifying for a visa.

The following seven categories may increase your chances if they apply to you:

• You are considered an alien of extraordinary ability and are capable of petitioning for yourself.
• A close family member of substantial status sponsors you.
• You are facing deportation that may result in extreme or unusual hardship such as physical harm to your person.
• You have been found eligible for Asylum or Refugee status.
• You have invested a considerable amount of currency to the United States.
• Your employer has sponsored you by providing labor certification.
• You have resided in the United States for more than ten years, and have demonstrated that you are a person of good moral character.

If you need assistance, an experienced Immigration Attorney will make the process of applying for a green card much easier and is essential to your success in many cases.

If you or anyone you know needs help applying for a green card contact RI Immigration Attorney John E. Macdonald now at (401) 421-1440 for a free consultation or more information.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.