Legal Permanent Residents in Dallas
Dallas-Based Immigration Attorneys for Green Card Holders
A legal permanent resident is a non-U.S. citizen who has the right to live and work in the United States permanently. Foreign nationals living abroad who want to relocate permanently to the United States can obtain permanent residency status through a variety of ways.
Foreign nationals can gain permanent residency status through:
- An immediate relative of the Petitioner who is a U.S. citizen
- A family member of the U.S. citizen Petitioner that fits into a preference category
- An employer who is filing on behalf of an individual as an employee
- Becoming an investor by investing at least $1,000,000 or $500,000 in an area of high unemployment or rural area.
For individuals already inside the United States, you can apply for an adjustment of status which will allow you to change your status without having to return to your home country. If you are outside of the United States, you will undergo consular processing.
Obtaining a Permanent Visa
- U.S. relatives must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. The application will require an original I-130, supporting documentation and USCIS filing fees. (Employers must file a labor certification and Form I-140).
- Upon the I-130 Petition approval a visa number for the Petition will be assigned. The Beneficiary can then apply for an Adjustment of Status through Form I-485 if he or she is legally in the U.S. or proceed with Consular Processing, if abroad.
The Dallas immigration attorneys at Akula & Associates have significant experience in immigration matters and can assist you with your application for any visa.
Please contact us at (844) 299-5003 to receive more information or to schedule an appointment online.
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"Throughout the process they kept me informed on the filing’s updates."Communication was prompt, and I felt well-served by the team- Karthik
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"Thank you for your patience"We are very happy to have completed our process with you- Anais L.
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"Always patient and resourceful."We could not have picked a more wonderful, professional team. Akula & Associates helped us with obtaining our green cards at every step. The team was always patient and resourceful, explaining every process and answering all questions. Cannot recommend them enough!- Quinton M.
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"...Highly recommended and great law firm."I just want to take a moment and personally thanks Kavitha & Akula Law Firm for helping me out and getting through my complicated I140 case. It was a impossible case which Kavitha made it possible. As usual Kavitha's expertise has been phenomenal. I am very grateful to her. Because of her experience and professionalism in filing the I-485 it didn't even trigger an RFE or an interview request, it was a direct approval. And having Ambreen and other expert counsel members are really great to work with. They are prompt and very helpful. Ambreen, is so wonderful and have dealt so patiently and promptly with me during my I485 and the efforts she have put towards my application was at par. I was fortunate to work with Ambreen during this filing period. Highly recommended and great law firm.- Mohmmed K.
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"They are very helpful and reasonable"They are very helpful and reasonable. They have done my E2 visa and renewals for 3 times without any problem and they go out of the way to help you. Thank you team of Akula associates.- Faisal F.
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"I never felt alone and you answered all my doubts very fast"I want to thank all the Akula and Associates team that contribute with my immigration process, specially Yezenia Jimenez and Kathy Brady. This process can be very stressful and confusing, but with your advice and support you make it very simple for me. I'm very please for the result of course but also with your professionalism and customer service, I never felt alone and you answered all my doubts very fast. Thank you and I wish you success and see you in a few years for my citizenship!- Jorge A.
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The attorneys and paralegals and their assistants at Akula Law in Dallas handled my immigration case for the US efficiently, with care and with attentive responses to questions. Katrina was our lawyer for the remaining few months of our case, originally started by Daniele. Also with Erika and Christie helping us, and despite COVID-19 I finally arrived in the US in June and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you all!
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"First class service all round"Seasoned lawyers with a great ability to navigate all areas of immigration. First class service all round. Highly rate the professional expertise of Kate Brady in particular.- Martin G.
