Baltimore County, Maryland Green Card Lawyer

There are few things more important to immigrants than becoming permanent residents here in the United States. They can do so by obtaining a green card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card). If you believe that you qualify to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, please don’t hesitate to contact a seasoned Baltimore County, Maryland green card lawyer from Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC to learn more about how you can get a green card and how our firm can help.

Green Card Lawyer Located in Baltimore County, Maryland

If you’re looking to get a green card, our firm is here to assist you. Speak with our Baltimore County, Maryland immigration lawyer today. Our firm has years of experience helping people seeking green cards, and we are ready to put that experience to work for you as well.

Different Types of Green Card Eligibility

The first thing you should understand is that not every foreign national is eligible to receive a green card in the United States. However, there are various categories of eligibility, including the following:

• Family-based: Foreign nationals who are immediate relatives of U.S. citizens or who fall into certain family preference categories may qualify for family-based green cards. Lawful permanent residents may also be able to sponsor certain eligible family members.
• Employment-based: Employment-based green cards, including categories such as EB-1 and EB-2, may allow certain foreign nationals to live and work here in the United States as lawful permanent residents.
• Refugee or asylum: If you were admitted to the United States as a refugee or granted asylum, you may be eligible to apply for a green card after meeting certain requirements, including physical presence requirements.
• Special programs: Certain individuals may qualify for green cards through other categories, such as special immigrant status, humanitarian programs, protections for victims of certain crimes or trafficking, or other eligibility classifications recognized under U.S. immigration law.

Rights Afforded By Getting a Green Card

Once you are a permanent resident, you will be afforded several rights. For example, you will have the right to live and work in the United States permanently, as long as you don’t do anything to make yourself removable under immigration law. That said, as a green card holder, you will also have several responsibilities. For example, you will have to obey all laws, file your income tax returns, support the democratic form of government, and, if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25, you must register with the Selective Service.

Contact a Baltimore County, Maryland Green Card Lawyer

Becoming a permanent resident of the United States comes with countless opportunities, and if you qualify for a green card or you are a U.S. citizen looking to sponsor someone you believe is eligible for a green card, our firm is here. Contact Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC today to schedule your initial consultation with our firm.