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GREEN CARD/LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT

Green Card Immigration Lawyer Clermont, FL – Trusted Solutions to U.S. Permanent Residency

At the Law Office of S.A. Peterkin in Clermont, FL, we assist the complex U.S. immigration process. Our experienced green card immigration lawyer helps individuals and families navigate the complex U.S. If you're applying through family sponsorship, marriage, or other legal avenues, our experienced immigration lawyer provides the personalized support you need to achieve permanent U.S. residency
 

Green Card Application Pathways

Two major ways to apply for a U.S. Green Card:

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Adjustment of Status (AOS) – 

  • File with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)

  • Attend biometrics appointment & background checks

  • Receive work permit & Social Security card (if requested)

  • Attend USCIS interview

  • Get Green Card approval notice

 

If you are already living in the U.S., you may be eligible to adjust your status without leaving the country. Our green card lawyer helps clients prepare forms, attend biometrics appointments, and get ready for USCIS interviews.

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Consular Processing – 

  • File petition (Form I-130) with USCIS

  • Case transferred to National Visa Center (NVC)

  • Submit forms & supporting evidence

  • Interview at U.S. Embassy or Consulate in home country

  • Green Card approval granted

 

If you live abroad, your case will go through the National Visa Center (NVC) and then your local U.S. embassy or consulate. We guide you step-by-step, from filing the I-130 petition to preparing you for the visa interview.

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👉 Not sure which option is right for you? Our experienced green card immigration attorney can evaluate your situation and create the best strategy for your success.

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Why Hire a Green Card Immigration Lawyer?

Applying for a Green Card is overwhelming. From preparing the correct documents to attend the USCIS interview, a single mistake can cause costly delays or even denials.

Working with an experienced green card attorney ensures:

 

✅ Proper completion and submission of forms

✅ Guidance on proving a bona fide marriage for marriage-based cases

✅ Preparation for biometrics and interviews

✅ Faster, more efficient processing

✅ Peace of mind knowing your case is handled by a professional

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Marriage-Based Green Cards - Proving Bona Fide

If you are married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may qualify for a marriage-based green card. This is one of the most common ways to become a permanent resident — but it also requires strong evidence that your marriage is bona fide (authentic and not entered into solely for immigration purposes).

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Examples of evidence include:

  • Joint lease or mortgage

  • Shared bank accounts

  • Birth certificates of children

  • Photos, call logs, or messages showing your relationship

  • Affidavits from friends and family

 

If AOS approval is based on being married to a U.S. citizen for less than 2 years, a Conditional Resident Card will be issued. Click here for more information on removing the conditions from a Conditional Resident Card.

 

Our marriage green card immigration lawyer helps you prepare the right documentation, avoid common mistakes, and represent you during the USCIS interview.


After USCIS accepts your application, you and your spouse will attend an Adjustment of Status interview at your local USCIS office. This step is crucial — the officer will ask questions to confirm your relationship is genuine. Many applicants feel nervous at this stage. That's why our green card immigration lawyer conducts a detailed interview preparation session with every client, so you know exactly what to expect and can walk in with confidence.

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ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Current Green cards are valid for 10 years.

  • If your Green card has been lost or stolen, or has expired, it does not mean that you have lost your permanent resident status. You may have to file an I-90 application to replace or renew your green card.

  • Green Cards with no expiration date, issued in 1979 or after with the notation “I-551,” are still valid.

  • A Green Card holder can apply for U.S. Citizenship  (Naturalization) after 5 years of permanent residency; 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen or if the Green Card was based on a VAWA Self-Petition

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