Green Card Attorney
IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY LAURA LEON
If you are seeking to live and work in the United States permanently, obtaining a green card is a major step toward achieving your dream. At Laura Leon Law PLLC, our experienced green card attorney is dedicated to helping clients through every stage of the permanent residence process.
Whether you are pursuing permanent residence through family-based sponsorship, employment, or other qualifying categories, our firm offers strategic legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
There are several stages involved in a green card application, including filing the initial petition, submitting supporting documentation, attending an in-person interview, and going through background checks and medical examinations. Throughout these stages, we will advocate for your interests and ensure that your application is handled properly and efficiently.
We provide in-depth support through every stage of your application: filing your petition, gathering essential supporting evidence, setting up biometric screenings, and preparing for your immigration interview. Our attorneys will identify potential challenges early, craft persuasive arguments, and communicate directly with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce processing delays.
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Family-Based Green Card Applications
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor a family member for a green card. Applying for a family-based immigrant visa is the first step in the process.
There are two categories of this type of visa:
Immediate relative – These visas are for close relatives of U.S. citizens, such as spouses, unmarried children under 21, or parents. An unlimited number of visas are available for this visa category.
Family preference – A limited number of visas are set aside each year for:
- Other relatives of a U.S. citizen, such as married children, siblings, or cousins
- The spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 of legal permanent residents (green card holders).
At Laura Leon Law PLLC, we can help you every step of the way by guiding you through eligibility requirements, preparing and submitting your application, and responding to any requests from the government. The experienced team at our firm has helped countless clients successfully achieve permanent residency through family sponsorship, and we are ready to put that experience to work for you.
There are two main pathways to apply for a green card based on a family petition:
Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of status is the process that you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a green card) when you are aleady present in the United States. This process allows eligible individuals to stay in the United States and apply for lawful permanent residence without returning to their home country. Our green card lawyer can help determine if you qualify based on your immigration history and relationship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
U.S. immigration laws provide a variety of ways for people to apply for a green card. The eligibility requirements for adjustment of status may vary depending on the immigrant category you are applying under.
Consular Processing
If you are living abroad, your case will be handled through a U.S. consulate in your home country. This route can take longer, particularly if you fall into one of the visa preference categories subject to annual limits. Our firm assists with the National Visa Center (NVC) stage, background checks, and interview preparation, ensuring that your path to permanent residence is as smooth as possible.
Unless you are an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen; spouse, unmarried child under 21 years of age of a U.S. citizen, or the parent of a 21 years of age or older U.S. citizen, you may have to wait a long time to obtain a visa number, which will make your application dependent on the priority date on a Visa Bulletin as to when you can apply.
Other family members eligible to apply for a green card are listed under the family preference categories:
- First preference (F1) – unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens;
- Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents;
- Second preference (F2B) – unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of lawful permanent residents;
- Third preference (F3) – married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; and
- Fourth preference (F4) – brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age and older).
If you fit into any of these categories, your application for a green card will be subject to a priority date.
Consular processing is a multi-step process, and it’s important to understand the journey you have ahead. It’s essential to consult with a qualified U.S. green card lawyer to understand your options and determine the best course of action for your specific situation. Contact Laura Leon Law PLLC to get the peace of mind you will certainly need through this whole process.
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Other Paths to a Green Card
In addition to family-based categories, U.S. immigration law provides several other ways to become a permanent resident. Some individuals may qualify through employment or humanitarian programs such as asylum, VAWA, or special immigrant juvenile status. Others may be eligible through investment, the diversity visa lottery, or certain long-term residency provisions.
A green card attorney at Laura Leon Law PLLC can evaluate your immigration history, identify all available options, and guide you toward the pathway that best fits your situation.
Why Choose Laura Leon Law PLLC As Your Green Card Attorney?
Our clients trust us because we combine personalized attention with deep legal experience. Every case is treated with the care it deserves, from families reuniting after years apart to professionals securing employment-based residency. We start by listening to your case to fully understand and then come up with the most suitable strategy for addressing it.
As your green card attorney, we go beyond form-filling; we become your advocate and partner in this life-changing journey.
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At Laura Leon Law PLLC, integrity, precision, and client success are at the heart of our practice. From start to finish, we ensure your path to lawful permanent residence is as smooth as possible. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and discover how a dedicated green card lawyer can help you achieve your dream of permanent residence in the United States.
