Residency and Green Cards
Understanding How to Become a Legal Resident of the U.S. If you are an immigrant seeking permanent residency in the United States, you need a Houston immigration lawyer who knows the process and can not only help you along the way professionally but also can keep you informed every step of the way. Immigration laws are complex, but having an attorney who is able to keep you informed of the status of your residency can provide simple solutions to complex immigration matters. Our attorneys can communicate in an easy-to-understand way exactly what needs to be done to help you achieve your dreams of permanent residency.
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What Sets Us Apart
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Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Client-Centered Advocacy
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Former ICE Experience
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Nearly 30 Years of Combined Experience
What is a green card?
A green card is a legal document that allows an immigrant or foreign national to gain permanent residence in the United States. A green card holder is a permanent resident who has been granted the authorization to live and work in the United States legally and permanently. Green cards are valid for 10 years and must be renewed even though permanent residence status does not expire.
There are several ways in which an immigrant can become a green card holder, including obtaining a green card through:
- Family or marriage
- An employer or business relationship
- Refugee status, humanitarian programs, or asylum
Admittedly, the process of obtaining a green card, especially without the help of a skilled immigration attorney, is difficult, time consuming, and complex. Individuals who dream of working and living in the United States often feel as though pursuing a green card to obtain permanent residency is nearly impossible.
Permanent Resident Status in Texas
Though attaining permanent residency is a goal that many immigrants wish to achieve, it is important to know that permanent resident status can be lost. Should a green card holder abandon permanent resident status by traveling abroad for long periods of time, permanent resident status may not be restored. If a green card holder is convicted of a criminal offense or criminal immigration offense, permanent resident status could be revoked and a request for permanent removal (deportation) could be initiated. In the event of an arrest, green card holders need to consult the Houston immigration attorneys from Lopez & Rhodes PLLC for deportation defense immediately.
Immigrants could also lose their permanent resident status by earning citizenship. Once a naturalized U.S. citizen, green card holders lose their permanent resident status and can enjoy the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen. Citizenship is the ultimate goal for most immigrants and can be attained over time and with the help of our skilled immigration lawyers.
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"Over all more than 5 star experience for us"Jennifer is like a family to us, whenever we have questions regarding our immigration process, we reached out to her and she answered our questions thoroughly and also scheduled meetings to discuss the items in detail. She is so confident and always care for us. Me and my wife both feels special throughout the process and also she knows what she is doing so the immigration process was less stressful. Even we have some USPS mail issues, but her team resolved it in timely manner! Over all more than 5 star experience for us!!- Shrey M.
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"I got approved"
Jennifer is highly intelligent and a very articulate immigration attorney. She is friendly and calm. She helped me on my immigration issue when it seems all hope was lost on my case. Jennifer fixed my entire immigration issues with her experience and I got approved. I BOLDLY RECOMMEND JENNIFER.
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"Friendly & Helpful"
Great service! The staff is friendly and helpful. The lawyers are very knowledgeable. Jennifer took our complex case, and spent the time with us to explain every step of the way. She really dived into, look at all the possibilities, and was honest from the beginning. We will definitely work with her again in the future!
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"No case is too difficult for her"Jennifer is a very competent, compassionate, reliable, and professional attorney. She did an awesome job getting my husband released from detention quickly. No case is too difficult for her. I highly recommend Jennifer, she is definitely the best of the best!!- Sonia Y.
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"Trust your gut and go with Jennifer"Do yourself and your immigration case a favor and choose Jennifer! I needed a criminal immigration lawyer to assist me with applying for naturalization with two previous charges. She was extremely personable, knowledgeable, competent, and communicated every step of the way, and her staff was equally friendly and helpful. She explained processes and "what if" questions that helped me understand and ease my mind, and most of all, she gave me hope when other lawyers would not take my case. Our appointments were never rushed, and it felt like she truly cared. Plus, her initial consultation fee and fee for services were actually reasonable and less expensive compared to the other top-rated Houston criminal immigration attorney we first went to who took my consult money without taking my case. Trust your gut and go with Jennifer! You will not be disappointed.- Nico S.
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"She actually cares"I had a really good experience with Jennifer Correro and her associates. From the beginning to the end everything went very smoothly and I always felt in good hands and haven't had much to worry about. Jennifer is super knowledgeable and even though she is crazy busy, she takes time for you and you can tell that she actually cares. Thank you!- Max Z.
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"She is kind and very knowledgeable"
Jennifer Correro is an amazing lawyer! She helped with my case and everything was smooth and very fast. He is kind and very knowledgeable. I totally recommend her.
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