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Helping Clients Obtain Legal Permanent Residence Via Family or Work

Do you need help obtaining a green card? Whether you are looking to achieve permanent resident status through family-based immigration or through employment-based immigration, we can assist you in pursuit of your goal. The Law Office of Joanne M. Fakhre has been helping individuals both inside and outside the United States with this process since 2006.

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Family-Based Green Cards & Legal Permanent Residence

Spouses of U.S. citizens in the U.S. can file petitions and supporting documents for a green card, following specific rules. Criminal convictions should be reviewed by an attorney to avoid complications.

Spouses living outside the U.S. can also apply for a green card by filing paperwork with their local immigration office, which is processed by the National Visa Center and the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens can apply for permanent residence in a similar process.

Spouses and children of legal permanent residents must wait for a visa number before applying for green cards. Permanent residents should file petitions early to secure a visa number, which is published monthly in the U.S. Department of State's Visa Bulletin.

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card Through Employment?

Obtaining a green card for employment typically involves the steps below. Each may vary depending on your situation:

  • Permanent Labor Certification: 6 months to several years
  • Approval of the I-140 petition: an average of 4 months
  • Approval of the I-485 application: an average of 6 months

It may take a few years for a foreign worker to get a green card, however, receipt of the green card is not necessary in order to start working in the U.S. Temporary work visas are also an available option. Common examples include:



Labor Certification

Labor certification as issued by the Department of Labor is the first step a business must take to sponsor a foreign worker for some employment positions. This process must be done according to strict rules, and, once approved, will allow the employer to move forward with the green card process. To help obtain labor certification approval, it is best to use the services of a qualified immigration attorney in Jacksonville.

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Employment-Based Green Card Services

We provide legal assistance with the following employment-based green card processes:

  • EB-1 Priority Workers
  • EB-1A or Persons with Extraordinary Ability
  • EB-1B or Outstanding Professor or Researcher
  • EB-1C or Multinational Manager or Executive
  • EB-2 Visas: Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability
  • EB-2-A Visas: Advanced Degrees
  • EB-2-B Visas: Exceptional Ability Visas
  • EB-2-C Visas: National Interest Waivers (NIW)
  • EB-3 Visas: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers
  • EB-4 Visas: Special Immigrants
  • EB-5 Visas: Immigrant Investors
  • Consular Processing
  • Adjustment of Status

Consular Processing & Adjustment of Status

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Our Jacksonville immigration lawyer provides dedicated legal help in handling consular processing for those individuals outside the U.S. seeking green cards. A spouse or employer must file the appropriate petitions and documentation for the individual to apply for a visa at the U.S. Consulate abroad. Once this is done, the legal process can advance.

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For those foreign nationals who are already residing in the U.S., eligibility to become a legal permanent resident can be pursued by filing an Adjustment of Status (AOS). Certain individuals may not be eligible for this process. Our office is here to help you in understanding and pursuing an AOS or finding other legal options should this not be available to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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