Permanent Residency (Green Card) in the United States
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At Chavarro Law Firm, we guide you step by step through the process of obtaining lawful permanent residency in the United States.
Our experienced team of immigration attorneys in Georgia helps clients nationwide and internationally secure their Green Card through family, employment, investment, or humanitarian pathways.
We are located in Chamblee, Georgia, just 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta, and offer both in-person and virtual consultations
You can schedule your consultation from anywhere in the United States or around the world by phone or video call.
Schedule your initial consultation today and find out if you qualify for permanent residency.
Why Apply for a Green Card?
A Green Card (lawful permanent residency) allows you to:
- Live permanently in the United States
- Work legally without restrictions
- Travel internationally with fewer limitations
- Petition certain family members
- Take the next step toward U.S. citizenship
Whether you are in Atlanta or anywhere in the world, our Green Card lawyers will help you:
- Evaluate your eligibility
- Determine the best immigration pathway
- Prepare and organize supporting documentation
- Represent you until final approval
You may qualify for a family-based Green Card through a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative.
U.S. citizens may petition for:
- Spouses
- Parents
- Unmarried or married children
- Siblings
Lawful permanent residents may petition for:
- Spouses
- Unmarried children
If you are inside the United States and meet eligibility requirements, You may apply for permanent residence through adjustment of status.
If you are outside the U.S., you will go through Consular Processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country.
An experienced family immigration attorney near Atlanta can help you determine the correct process. At Chavarro Law Firm, our experienced Georgia family-based immigration attorneys has a proven track record of success in helping families obtain lawful permanent residence.
There are five main employment-based Green Card categories:
- EB-1: Extraordinary ability individuals, outstanding researchers, and multinational executives
- EB-2: Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability
- EB-3: Skilled workers, professionals, and other workers
- EB-4: Religious workers and special immigrant juveniles
- EB-5: Investors who meet minimum capital requirements and create U.S. jobs
If you are seeking an employment-based Green Card attorney in Georgia or nationwide, our legal team can guide you through every stage of the process.
You may also qualify for a Green Card through humanitarian programs, including:
- Asylum: You may apply for lawful permanent residence one year after your asylum approval.
- U Visa or T Visa: Eligible applicants may apply for a Green Card after three years of approval of U or T status.
- VAWA: In many cases, applicants may adjust status (become lawful permanente residents) simultaneously or after VAWA petition approval.
As a trusted humanitarian immigration attorney, we handle sensitive cases with confidentiality, respect, and care.
If you are physically present in the United States and meet the eligibility requirements, you may apply for lawful permanent residence without departing the country. This option may apply if:
- You entered the U.S. legally (with a visa or parole)
- You are protected under INA 245(i)
- You have an approved family or employment petition
- You qualify through certain humanitarian programs
An experienced Adjustment of Status attorney can guide you through the green card process and ensure your application for lawful permanent residence is accurately prepared and timely filed.
If you are outside the United States — or not eligible for adjustment of status — your case will be processed at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
Our Atlanta-based consular processing attorneys guide clients through the immigrant visa process at U.S. consulates abroad until they enter the United States as lawful permanent residents.
Why Choose Chavarro Law Firm?
Extensive experience as a Georgia immigration attorney handling family-based and employment-based immigration, adjustment of status, consular processing, humanitarian, and naturalization cases
Personalized legal representation for clients throughout Georgia, across the United States, and internationally
In-person consultations in Chamblee, Georgia, and secure virtual consultations worldwide
Ethical, strategic, and results-driven immigration representation
With Chavarro Law Firm, you receive more than legal advice — you receive dedicated guidance from an experienced immigration lawyer focused on helping you achieve lawful permanent residence and long-term stability in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Cards
Yes. We provide secure virtual consultations nationwide and internationally.
Processing times vary depending on the category, visa availability, and USCIS workload. We provide personalized timelines based on your specific case.
It depends on your circumstances. In some cases, individuals who entered the United States without inspection may qualify for consular processing with an immigration waiver, particularly if they are married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Certain humanitarian programs, such as VAWA or the U Visa, may also allow you to apply for Adjustment of Status without lawful entry. An experienced immigration attorney can evaluate your eligibility and determine the best strategy for obtaining lawful permanent residence. In Chavarro Law firm, we carefully evaluate your situation.
Yes. Even small filing errors with USCIS can delay your case, result in a denial, or trigger removal proceedings. An experienced Atlanta immigration lawyer can guide you through the Adjustment of Status or consular processing process, minimize risks, and protect your path to lawful permanent residence.
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Schedule a Consultation with a Georgia Immigration Attorney
At Chavarro Law Firm, we represent individuals throughout Georgia and across the United States seeking lawful permanent residence through family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian immigration options.
Take the first step toward obtaining your green card. Schedule a consultation with an experienced Atlanta immigration lawyer and begin your Adjustment of Status or consular processing case with confidence.