Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of Status & Consular Processing in San Antonio

What is a Green Card?

A Green Card allows non-US citizens to establish permanent residence in the United States and legally gain employment. It is also referred to as a Permanent Residence Card in some countries.

An American Green Card can give you a sense of belonging and stability in a country that values diversity and opportunity. You’ll have the freedom to live and work anywhere in the United States and the potential to pursue U.S. citizenship in three to five years.

DeLaTorre can guide you through the different ways to apply for residency because we are experienced with both application types.

How to Apply for Residency?

Some people may apply for residency within the United States through the Adjustment of Status process. Still, others must apply for residency outside the United States through Consular Processing.

The person must be in the United States and have entered legally with some type of visa or parole.

Persons with family petitions filed on or before April 30, 2001, may also apply for residency in the United States.

Anyone who has not entered the United States legally or who resides in another country will need to go in person to the U.S. consulate/embassy in their country of birth to process their residency application.

It is essential that before leaving the United States, you consult with an experienced attorney because when you leave the person, you could expose yourself to punishment and not be able to return. The person may qualify for a [waiver], but some waivers must be requested before the person leaves the United States.