our practice areas
Green Cards
Lawful Permanent Residence
A green card gives you the ability to live and work permanently in the United States and can be an important step toward citizenship. Our green card attorneys in Orlando, Florida understand the path to lawful permanent residence depends on your family relationships, employment, immigration status, location, and immigration history. At Carreras Law, we help individuals and families understand their green card options and navigate the process with careful, personalized legal guidance, from determining eligibility and preparing applications to addressing challenges that may arise throughout the process.
Our Green Card Services
Since every green card case is different, and the process depends on your individual circumstances and immigration history. We can help clients understand their options, prepare the necessary applications, and address potential challenges along the way. Our green card services include:
- Adjustment of Status: Form I-485
- Consular Processing: Green card processing abroad
- Family-Based Green Cards: Immediate relatives and family preference categories
- Employment-Based Green Cards: PERM, I-140, and I-485
- VAWA, U, and T Visas: Adjustment of status for qualifying applicants
- Asylee and Refugee Adjustment: Permanent residence for qualifying individuals
- Removal of Conditions: Form I-751 and applicable waivers
- I-601A Waivers: Provisional unlawful presence waivers
- Employment Authorization: Work permits while applications are pending
- Advance Parole: Travel authorization during the application process
- Application Issues: Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and delayed or denied cases
Protecting Your Immigration Future
Understanding that applying for a green card puts your immigration history in front of the government is important for your future. Prior removal orders, certain criminal dispositions, immigration violations, or past entries into the United States can create complications that may affect your eligibility or result in your case being referred to Immigration Court. Our firm believes these issues should be identified before an application is filed, not after. By carefully reviewing your history and evaluating potential risks in advance, we can help you make informed decisions and avoid preventable problems throughout the green card process and protect your future.
Choosing the Right Path to Permanent Residence
There is no single green card process that works for everyone, figuring out your right path is key to permanent residence in Florida. Your eligibility may depend on who is sponsoring you, your current immigration status, your employment or family circumstances, and whether you are applying from inside or outside the United States. We take the time to understand your circumstances before recommending a strategy. We review the following:
- Your immigration history
- Previous applications
- Entries and exits
- Family relationships
- Employment history
- Prior interactions with immigration authorities
This helps us identify potential concerns and determine the most appropriate path toward lawful permanent residence.
A Word of Caution
Filing for a green card puts your entire immigration history in front of the government. Prior removal orders, certain criminal dispositions, and past entries can convert an application into a referral to Immigration Court. At Carreras Law, we evaluate that risk before, not after filing.
If you are considering applying for a green card or have questions about your eligibility,
Contact our green card attorneys in Orlando now (407) 409-4251!
