Green Card Lawyer in Rhode Island

Family-Based Green Cards

Helping Rhode Island families stay together through:

Immediate Relatives (no waiting period)

• Spouses of U.S. citizens
• Parents of U.S. citizens (21 or older)
• Unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens

Family Preference Categories (with priority date wait times)

• Adult children (married or unmarried 21+) of U.S. citizens
• Spouses and children of Green Card holders
• Siblings of U.S. citizens

We handle the entire process: filing Form I-130, tracking priority dates through the monthly Visa Bulletin, managing National Visa Center requirements, and preparing you for the final interview.

Marriage-Based Green Cards

Marriage to a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder creates eligibility, but USCIS scrutinizes these applications carefully. We help you:

• Gather the right evidence (joint bank accounts, leases, photos, insurance, bills, correspondence)
• Prepare for the interview (mock questions, what to expect, what officers look for)
• Handle the paperwork (Forms I-130, I-485, supporting documents)
• Navigate complications (previous marriages, immigration violations, long-distance relationships)

If your marriage is less than two years old when approved, you’ll get a conditional Green Card that requires removing conditions (Form I-751) before the two-year mark.

Employment-Based Green Cards

Rhode Island employers across healthcare, education, manufacturing, technology, hospitality, and marine industries sponsor employees for Green Cards.

Common Rhode Island employment sectors:

• Healthcare: Hospital systems (Rhode Island Hospital, Lifespan, Care New England), nursing facilities, medical practices
• Education: Brown University, University of Rhode Island, Providence College, RISD, community colleges
• Manufacturing: Jewelry, textiles, precision manufacturing
• Technology: Growing tech sector in Providence’s Innovation District
• Marine and coastal industries: Boat building, marine research, coastal tourism
• Hospitality: Tourism industry especially in Newport and coastal areas

We handle:

• EB-1 cases (extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, multinational executives)
• EB-2 cases (advanced degrees, exceptional ability, National Interest Waivers)
• EB-3 cases (professionals, skilled workers, other workers)
• PERM labor certification (working with Department of Labor)
• I-140 immigrant petitions
• Adjustment of status with work permits and travel documents

Adjustment of Status

As your Rhode Island Green Card attorney, we evaluate eligibility for adjustment of status and prepare filings that allow qualified applicants to remain in the United States during processing.

If you are already in the U.S., adjustment of status lets you get your Green Card without leaving the country. We file:

• Form I-485 (the main Green Card application)
• Form I-765 (work permit so you can work while waiting)
• Form I-131 (travel document so you can leave and return)
• Medical exam (coordinated with civil surgeons)
• Supporting evidence (everything USCIS needs to approve your case)

Removal of Conditions (Form I-751)

Got married and received a two-year conditional Green Card? You must file Form I-751 within 90 days before it expires to remove the conditions and get your 10-year card.

We prepare:

• Joint petitions (if you’re still married)
• Waiver petitions (if divorced, widowed, or the marriage involved abuse)
• Strong evidence packages (proving your marriage was real, not just for immigration)

Card Renewal (Form I-90)

Your 10-year Green Card expired or about to expire? Lost it? Name changed? We handle renewals and replacements to keep your permanent resident status current.

Consular Processing

If you can’t adjust status in the U.S., you’ll complete the process at a U.S. consulate abroad. We prepare your case, coordinate with the National Visa Center, and get you ready for the consular interview.