Lawful Permanent Resident Status (Green Card)
A Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) is a foreign-born individual who has been given the privilege of permanently living and working in the United States. There are a number of ways to become a Permanent Resident of the United States. Perhaps the most common way is through a relative who is a citizen of the United States or an LPR. Although gaining Lawful Permanent Resident status is often referred to informally as getting a “green card,” the card one receives is actually white.
Eligibility
There are a number of requirements one must meet to qualify for Permanent Resident (green card) status:
- A family member of the green card applicant must be either a United States Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident; and
- The family member must demonstrate the capacity to financially support the applicant.
Qualifying Sponsor Requirements
U.S. Citizens may petition for the following family members:
- Husband or wife;
- Unmarried child under 21 years old;
- Unmarried son or daughter over 21;
- Married son or daughter of any age;
- Brother or sister, if you are at least 21 years old; and
- Parent, if you are at least 21 years old.
Lawful Permanent Residents can petition for the following family members:
- Husband or wife; and
- Unmarried son or daughter of any age.
Free Oklahoma Immigration and Naturalization Consultation
The Oklahoma immigration attorneys at the Raza Mica Law Office provide free telephone consultations to anyone seeking immigration, residency, or citizenship in the United States. Simply call 1-888-Raza-Mica (1-888-729-2642) or 918-878-0558 now to consult with an Oklahoma immigration lawyer. You may also submit the form at the top left of this page.
