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Green Card Lawyer NYC

Are you seeking permanent residency in the United States? The Shapiro Lawyers in New York City are your trusted partners for all green card and permanent residency matters.

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What is a Green Card?

A green card (U.S. Permanent Resident Card) allows you to live and work permanently in the United States. Green card holders enjoy many of the same rights as U.S. citizens, including the ability to sponsor family members, travel freely, and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. The process of obtaining a green card can be complex, but with the right legal guidance, you can achieve your American dream.

How to Qualify for a Green Card

There are several pathways to permanent residency. Our attorneys help you determine the best strategy for your unique situation, including:

  • Family-Based Green Cards: For spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens and green card holders. Includes fiancé(e) visas, stepchildren, and adopted children.
  • Employment-Based Green Cards: For professionals, skilled workers, investors, and individuals with extraordinary or exceptional ability. Includes EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 categories.
  • Investment-Based Green Cards: For investors who create jobs in the U.S. through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
  • Asylum or Refugee Status: For those granted asylum or refugee protection, eligible to apply for a green card after one year.
  • Special Immigrant Categories: For religious workers, juveniles, U visa holders, and other special cases.
  • Diversity Visa Lottery: For nationals of countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.

Our Green Card Services

  • Family-based green card petitions (I-130, I-485, consular processing)
  • Employment-based green card petitions (PERM, I-140, adjustment of status)
  • EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 green cards
  • Marriage-based green cards and removal of conditions (I-751)
  • Adjustment of status and consular processing
  • Waivers of inadmissibility and hardship waivers
  • Asylum and refugee-based green cards
  • Special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS)
  • Appeals and motions to reopen or reconsider denied applications
  • Green card renewals and replacements

Why Work with the Shapiro Lawyers?

  • Personalized Strategy: Every case is unique. We tailor our approach to your background, goals, and challenges.
  • Proven Success: Decades of experience helping clients from over 50 countries secure permanent residency.
  • Direct Attorney Access: You work directly with a seasoned NYC green card lawyer from start to finish.
  • Transparent Communication: Fast responses, clear updates, and honest advice at every stage.
  • Comprehensive Support: We handle everything from initial petitions to appeals, waivers, and complex cases.

Common Green Card Application Challenges

  • Complex eligibility requirements and documentation
  • Delays and backlogs in processing
  • Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs)
  • Inadmissibility issues (criminal history, prior immigration violations, health concerns)
  • Appeals and motions after a denial

Our attorneys have a proven track record of overcoming obstacles and achieving successful outcomes, even in challenging cases.

Experienced Green Card Lawyers in NYC

At the Shapiro Law Firm, we understand that your future depends on the outcome of your green card application. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve permanent residency, reunite with family, and build your life in the United States. Whether you are starting a new application, appealing a denial, or facing complex immigration issues, we provide the expertise and personalized attention you deserve.

Contact us today for a confidential case evaluation and take the first step toward your American dream.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Cards

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about visa applications.

Processing times vary by category and country of origin. Family-based and employment-based green cards can take several months to several years. We help you understand current timelines and keep your case moving forward.

Yes, you can apply for a work permit (EAD) while your adjustment of status application is pending.

You may have the right to appeal, file a motion to reopen, or reapply. Our attorneys can review your case and advise on the best strategy.

You will need various documents, including proof of identity, immigration status, and eligibility for adjustment. Commonly required documents are passport copies, birth certificates, and marriage licenses. We assist you in compiling all the necessary paperwork to ensure a smooth application process.

You may be eligible for Advance Parole, which allows you to travel abroad and return while your application is pending. We help you apply for all necessary travel documents.

Many green card categories allow you to include your spouse and children as derivative beneficiaries. We help you maximize your family’s immigration options.

Adjustment of status is for applicants already in the U.S.; consular processing is for those applying from abroad. We guide you through the best process for your case.

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