Green Card / Permanent Residence
Massachusetts and Connecticut Immigration Lawyer
A United States Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551), Formerly Alien Registration
Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-151), is an identification card attesting
to the permanent resident status of an alien in the United States. It is known informally
as a green card because it had and has been green in color from 1946 till 1964 and since May
2010. Green Card also refers to an immigration process of becoming a permanent resident. The
green card serves as proof that its holder, a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), has been
officially granted immigration benefits, which include permission to reside and take employment
in the USA. The holder must maintain permanent resident status, and can be removed from the
United States if certain conditions of this status are not met.
Green cards were Formerly issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
During a re-organization process, that agency was absorbed into and replaced by the Bureau
of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). Shortly after that re-organization, BCIS was renamed to U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS), which still retains the responsibility for issuing green
cards.
For additional information on Green Card and Permanent Residence, please
contact The Harrington Law Firm.
Related Topics
H-1B Visas
Green Card / Permanent Residence
PERM
U.S. Consular Processing
Naturalization &
Citizenship Services
Employment
Immigration Services
Family
Immigration Services
About the Harrington Law Firm
The Harrington Law Firm is your ally and partner for your immigration and nationality legal
needs in both Connecticut, Massachusetts and throughout the United States. The Harrington Law
Firm will be there for you step by step throughout the entire process to make sure everything
goes as smoothly as possible.
Just as importantly, the Harrington Law Firm is truly devoted to its clients. We understand
the steps you need to take to improve your legal status in the United States and are always
available to answer questions and assist with the process.
Testimonials
the consummate professional...
Nancy, thank you. You are the consummate professional. I spent 4 months attempting to accomplish this visa request through another attorney until I finally gave up. I am still in awe of your ability to accomplish this in such a timely manner.
Organized, and Knowledgeable...
Nancy was not only professional, organized, and knowledgeable, but she made my husband and I feel comfortable during the entire process.
– J. H., Oxford, Connecticut
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Nancy Harrington was a fantastic asset to my husband and I during his immigration process.
FAQs
Attorney Nancy Harrington
Yes, I will meet with you and get to know what immigration issues you have. I will formulate a plan of action and discuss it with you. I will ask for certain documents and will complete the relevant forms and file them. I will keep you informed as to the progression of your case. I will help you from the start of the case until the end of the case.
Yes I do attend the marriage interview with you both. I will meet with you both 3-4 weeks before the interview to review what documents you need to bring. I will also conduct a practice interview with you to make you more comfortable with the process.
I have successfully handled Permanent Residency cases and Naturalization cases where my client had been arrested. Every case is different. It depends on the charges and the outcome of the case.
Yes, I accept credit cards and payment terms can be established.