Green Cards
“Green Card” is a frequently used term referring to U.S. lawful permanent residency status for individuals. “Green Card” status – or, correctly referred to as, “Lawful Permanent Resident” status, may be acquired in many different ways. The options that we discuss in this section of our website refer solely to several employment-based processes an individual may use to secure Lawful Permanent Resident status. (An individual may acquire Lawful Permanent Residency status Based upon a family relationship. Please review our “Family Petitions” website page to learn more about these options.)