Green Card Attorneys in New York City

Navigating Your Path to Permanent Residency with Legal Expertise

Obtaining lawful permanent residence in the United States is a daunting, challenging process. To successfully navigate this legal procedure, you need knowledgeable advocates on your side.

At Smotritsky Law Group, PLLC, we have been serving green card applicants for more than fifteen years, and we fully understand the uncertainty and stress non-citizens face while building a life in the United States—and we’re here to help.

We provide legal services in:

• English
• Spanish
• Russian
• And offer flexible payment plans for those unable to pay the full cost of representation at once

At Smotritsky Law Group, PLLC, we provide the insider knowledge and trustworthy counsel you need. Call (212) 969-8570 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with our NYC green card attorneys today.

Understanding Permanent Residency in the U.S.

A permanent resident is someone who has been authorized to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Once someone becomes authorized, USCIS will grant a permanent resident card which is most commonly referred to as a green card as proof of this status.

There are many ways to become a permanent resident in the U.S. Most people are sponsored by an employer or a family member in the United States. Other people may become permanent residents through refugee or asylee status or through other programs. There are some circumstances where you may even be eligible to file for yourself.

Eligibility Criteria for U.S. Permanent Residency

According to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), you may be eligible to obtain a green card (permanent residence) if you are a(n):

• Child, spouse fiancé(e), widow(er), or other relative of a permanent resident or U.S. citizen;
• Investor in a new commercial enterprise in the United States that will bring about at least 10 full-time jobs (must invest $900,000 - $1,800,000 to qualify, depending on the industry);
• Physician who has arranged to provide medical care services in an underserved region for a specified length of time as part of an existing clinical practice;
• Qualifying immigrant worker;
• Immigrant under special circumstances, such as a member of the media, a child who has been abused or neglected (referred to as a "special immigrant juvenile"), or an employee of a religious organization;
• Refugee or asylee;
• Victim of crime, abuse, or human trafficking;
• Refugee or immigrant applying for residency as part of a special government program, such as the Cuban Adjustment Act or Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act; and/or
• Resident since January 1, 1972.