Green Card Process Services

For Clients in High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, Burlington & Charlotte, NC

Obtaining your Green Card can be a complex and overwhelming situation. Instead of trying to navigate this process yourself, it is important to seek the help of a dedicated team. At Castillo Immigration Law Firm, we can guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you have the best chance of obtaining permanent residency in the United States.

What is a Green Card?

The Green Card is a permanent resident card that give individuals the right to live and work permanently in the United States. You may be able to get a Green Card through family or employment-based sponsorships as well as refugee or asylum status. Each pathway has its own specific requirements and eligibility criteria which is why it is so important to seek guidance when handling these cases.

Green Card vs. US Citizenship: Which is Right for You?

Deciding between maintaining a Green Card and pursuing U.S. citizenship is a significant choice with long-term implications. Both statuses offer the ability to live and work in the United States, but they come with distinct rights and responsibilities. Understanding these differences is key to determining which path aligns with your personal and professional goals.

  • Right to Vote: U.S. citizens have the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections and can run for public office. Green Card holders do not have this privilege.
  • Travel and Residency: While Green Card holders can travel, extended trips outside the U.S. can risk their permanent resident status. U.S. citizens can travel freely and live abroad without losing their citizenship.
  • Deportation: Green Card holders can be deported for committing certain crimes. U.S. citizens cannot be deported, regardless of criminal convictions.
  • Family Sponsorship: Both Green Card holders and U.S. citizens can sponsor relatives for Green Cards, but citizens have access to a broader range of family-based visa categories, often with shorter waiting times.
  • Federal Employment: Many federal government jobs require U.S. citizenship.
  • Obligations: Becoming a U.S. citizen requires taking an Oath of Allegiance to the United States. This may mean renouncing allegiance to your country of origin, depending on its laws regarding dual citizenship.
  • Renewal Process: Green Cards must be renewed every 10 years, which involves fees and paperwork. U.S. citizenship is permanent and does not require renewal.

Choosing whether to apply for citizenship is a deeply personal decision. It involves weighing the benefits of greater rights and security against the more intense process and increased responsibilities that come with becoming a U.S. citizen. At Castillo Immigration Law Firm, we can help you understand the legal requirements and implications of each status, allowing you to make the most informed choice for your future.

We Can Help with the Green Card Process

At Castillo Immigration Law Firm, we offer comprehensive services to assist you throughout the Green Card process. The steps you must take to apply depend on your individual situation. We will begin by assessing your eligibility and helping you to gather any necessary documentation. Next, our team will prepare and submit your application.

If any changes occur, such as an address change, during the time you are waiting for approval, we can help guide you through the process and paperwork needed. If your case was denied and it is noted that you can appeal the decision, our team will help file motions to reconsider.  We strive to ensure that you are well-prepared and informed at every stage of the process.

Rely on Our Immigration Lawyer

Obtaining a Green Card can be a significant milestone in someone’s life. At Castillo Immigration Law Firm, we are committed to helping individuals in the High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, Burlington, and Charlotte, NC ; Radford, and Roanoke, VA areas navigate the complexities of the Green Card process. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let our experienced team of immigration lawyers guide you throughout the green card process and help you towards achieving your immigration goals.