A green card is more than a document — it's your right to live, work, and build a future in the United States without fear. Liberty Immigration Law Group has guided thousands of families and professionals through every pathway to permanent residency.
There is no single path to a green card — the right route depends on your nationality, current immigration status, family ties, employment situation, and how long you've been in the United States. What all paths have in common is this: the sooner you begin, the more options you have.
Liberty Immigration Law Group evaluates every client's unique circumstances to identify the fastest, safest, and most appropriate pathway. We handle family-based, employment-based, diversity visa, and special immigrant categories — and we ensure your application is airtight before it ever reaches USCIS.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, minor children, parents) face no annual cap and typically the fastest processing. Other family preference categories — adult children, siblings — may involve lengthy waits based on priority dates.
EB-1 (extraordinary ability, outstanding professors, multinational managers), EB-2 (advanced degree + NIW), EB-3 (skilled workers), and EB-5 (investors). Priority dates vary dramatically by country of birth and category.
Individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the U.S. may apply for a green card one year after approval. We guide asylees through the adjustment process, including the often-complex travel document and re-entry permit considerations.
Religious workers, certain broadcasters, Afghan and Iraqi nationals who served with U.S. forces, and other designated groups have access to dedicated green card categories. These often-overlooked pathways can be faster than standard routes.
If you're already in the U.S. with a qualifying visa, you may be able to adjust status without leaving. This avoids consular processing abroad and allows you to receive advance parole and work authorization while your I-485 is pending.
For applicants abroad or those ineligible to adjust status inside the U.S., consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate is the pathway. We prepare the complete DS-260 package, advise on medical and police certificate requirements, and prepare you for your interview.
Before filing for a green card, an immigrant petition must be approved (e.g., I-130 for family, I-140 for employment). This establishes the basis for the green card and sets your priority date. We ensure the petition is structured correctly to withstand USCIS review.
For immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, visa numbers are always available. For other categories, you monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly. We track your priority date and alert you when filing becomes possible.
Once a visa number is current, you file the I-485 with supporting documents: medical exam (I-693), financial support (I-864), biographics, civil documents, and photos. We prepare and review the complete package before submission.
While the I-485 is pending, you can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole travel document. This allows you to work legally and travel internationally without abandoning your application.
USCIS will schedule a biometrics appointment and, in most cases, an in-person interview. We prepare you thoroughly for every question likely to be asked and attend the interview with you.
Upon approval, your green card is mailed to you. If you've been married less than 2 years, you receive a conditional green card valid for 2 years. We file the I-751 to remove conditions and convert it to a permanent 10-year card.
Every day you wait is a day lost on your priority date. Our attorneys will review your situation, identify the best pathway, and give you a clear action plan — at no cost.
Immigration priority dates move — and then they retrogress. The best time to start your green card process is right now, with an experienced attorney in your corner.
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