Green Card Lawyer for Minnesota Immigration

What is a Green Card?

A green card is the term used to describe the document that shows a persons is a Lawful Permanent Resident.  It is the document that immigrants receive as proof of their permanent resident status.  The green card can be used for employment, driver’s license, social security number, etc.

Is a Green Card the same as Citizenship?

No.  Although green card holders may live in the United States indefinitely, they are not U.S. citizens.  Green card holders may work legally, travel, etc., but in order to become a U.S. citizen, they may apply for citizenship; it does not happen automatically.  Green card holders also cannot vote.

How do I get a Green Card?

You may be eligible for a green card if you have certain family members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  Green card status is also available through employment.  Lastly, if a person is in deportation proceedings, there are occassions when an immigration judge may grant premanent resident – green card status.

How long may I remain a permanent resident?

You may remain a permanent resident, without becoming a citizen, indefinitely.  However, you are required to renew your green card every ten years.  In addition, you will be subject to various restrictions on travel, voting, etc., as a permanent resident.  As a U.S. citizen, there would be no restrictions on your immigration status.

For more information about specific details about the different ways to get a green card, see the many articles on our site at www.cundyandmartin.com .



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coldwinter313 wrote:


I would like to get in contact with a non-bias immigration officer because im starting to believe they just dnt want anyone else in the country. I dnt want to sound rude but im just coming for my gurl, not the country.

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Jacob J wrote:


I’m from the US and this might be a dumb question but I was wondering where do you look for an immigration lawyer for immigration to Canada? When people say they hire an immigration lawyer or talk to one for cosulation, do they look in their country of residence for one or do they have to go to Canada to find one for immigration to Canada? I kinda figured you would have to go to Canada due to different laws in different countries. But anyway, does anyone know? Thanks in advance.

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Silverwing6700 wrote:


the money and run? My husband has hired a prestigious immigration lawyer to help him stay in the US…but he just asked us for another $2000.00 for his travelling expenses because the second circuit court has asked that the lawyer make his arguments in person, which supposedly never happens. I just don’t want to hand over more money if this is going to be a dead end or unnecessary. Is there anyone out there with experience in immigration law that can advise us?
Please, only people who have had experience with immigration law answer. It’s obvious the first two people who answered have no knowledge of immigration law!
Immigration law is quite a bit different than other types of law. For one thing, the reason you are representing a client, most of the time, is to work at keeping the client in the US. If you don’t suceed at your job, then the client is deported to another country and you (the lawyer) has little to fear in regards to being disbarred. Hence my question…..

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sherif b wrote:


If someone knows of a good immigration lawyer , That he personally tried , I need an attorney to come with me to my marriage interview for adjustement of status , Thank you

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ctnwise wrote:


We are planning on getting married and we have one child together and we do love each other (tho I know that makes no difference when applying, mainly stated for the answers I have received) He was picked up by immigration once 7 years ago but was not deported and was released the next day. He has had 2 driving tickets but a lawyer I called said they can’t check driving tickets.

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Kassie wrote:


I have some friends here from Mexico and we need a lawyer who knows what they are doing? Does anyone know of a good lawyer?

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Kathy m wrote:


My husband is from Mexico and we need to get his papers so that he can stay in the US with his family. We don’t have alot of money and I know there are lawyers out there willing to help. If you know one or you are one of those lawyers please leave me a post and tell me what you think.

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