How A Tampa Immigration Attorney Can Help Foreign Nationals Obtain Permanent Resident Status
Thousands of foreign nationals try to migrate to the United States each year in the hopes of acquiring a green card. Under United States immigration law, a green card holder is granted the right to live and work in United States on a permanent basis. A green card can also be used to apply for a social security card and a state issued driver's license. A foreign national can obtain a green card in a multitude of ways. For instance, a foreign national can apply for a green card with the sponsorship of an eligible family member, who is currently a U.S. citizen. Regardless, of the reasons a foreign national may be eligible for permanent residency status, the application process can be very demanding and challenging. Therefore, anyone seeking to obtain permanent residency status should seek the help of a Tampa immigration attorney. A skilled Tampa immigration lawyer can help provide legal counsel and administer the application process on behalf of the applicant.
Under current immigration law, any foreign national over the age of 18 who is issued a green card is required to have the card in his possession at all times. Green cards are valid for 10 years and must be renewed before the card expires. Fortunately, renewing a green card is a much easier process than the process of obtaining the right to be a green card holder. A permanent resident seeking renewal should be able to file the renewal application without the help of a Tampa immigration lawyer. However, if the applicant is unsure of how the process works or needs help completing the necessary forms he can hire a Tampa immigration attorney to assist him.
The card holder should submit a completed Form I-90 when applying for renewal. Currently, it takes the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services approximately five months to process a green card renewal application. However, the USCIS will issue the card holder a temporary card, which can be used to show proof of permanent resident statues while the renewal application is being processed. After the Form I-90 is processed by the USCIS, the applicant will be required to submit biometric evidence verifying his identity. In most cases, the only biometric evidence the USCIS will need to verify identity is a completed fingerprint card.
For more information or assistance with a green card matter you can contact Florida Law Group for help. Our team of Tampa immigration lawyers can answer your questions and provide you with the legal advice you need to help ensure a successful and timely resolution.
