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Assisting Clients with Green Card Applications

Obtaining a Green Card can be an elaborate process. With so many steps along the way, it is important that you work with a legal professional you can trust to put you on the right path forward. We want you to choose a Tampa Green Card attorney from Brown Immigration Law.

At Brown Immigration Law, we provide detailed guidance for individuals, families, and corporations navigating the intricate process of securing a Green Card. Situated in Tampa, our immigration lawyers and legal professionals stand ready to assist you in achieving your immigration goals.

Understanding Green Card Eligibility

Securing a Green Card is a significant step toward obtaining U.S. citizenship. There are three ways to seek a Green Card:

Family-Based Green Cards: Available to close relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. This category includes spouses, children, parents, and, in some cases, siblings.
Employment-Based Green Cards: These are offered to individuals with permanent employment opportunities in the U.S. Applicants may need an employer sponsor, and the category is based on profession and skills.
Diversity Visa Lottery: An annual program for countries with low immigration rates to the U.S., offering an opportunity to apply for a Green Card.

The Green Card Application Process

The process involves multiple steps, including determining eligibility, filing the appropriate petition, and attending an interview. To meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you must gather all necessary documentation, such as birth certificates, proof of employment, and legal status.

Our Tampa immigration attorneys assist you in navigating these steps, keeping you informed and prepared throughout. Brown Immigration Law excels at meticulous preparation, ensuring that all documentation and criteria are thoroughly addressed to ensure a smoother application process.

Are you seeking reliable legal support for your green card application? Contact us now at (813) 791-7535 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward permanent residency!

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Why Choose a Tampa Green Card Lawyer from Brown Immigration Law?

A Tampa Green Card lawyer from Brown Immigration Law provides comprehensive legal support throughout your application process. Our commitment to detailed representation and client-focused service sets Brown Immigration Law apart. With over 100 years of combined experience, our Tampa Green Card attorneys bring profound knowledge of immigration processes. We represent a wide array of clients, from individuals to major corporations, demonstrating our ability to manage varied and complex immigration issues.

Our extensive experience ensures familiarity with the procedural and legal aspects and builds a strong foundation of strategic insights into political and policy changes affecting immigration. This enables us to anticipate potential hurdles and adapt our strategies accordingly, ensuring clients remain well-positioned throughout their immigration journey. Our proactive approach to ongoing training keeps us updated with the latest guidelines and changes within immigration law and practice.

The Tampa immigration Landscape

Tampa has a vibrant cultural fabric, making it a flourishing area for immigrant communities. However, the process of securing a Green Card can be especially challenging due to specific local considerations:

State Regulations: Florida’s legal landscape includes specific regulations that can impact your immigration status and process.
Local Resources: Tampa has several vital resources for immigration processes, such as the USCIS Tampa District Office and support from local immigrant advocacy groups.
Community Involvement: Engaging with local communities can provide additional support and networking opportunities during your immigration journey.

Given Tampa’s strategic position and growing economic prospects, it attracts many immigrants seeking opportunities and better living standards. This trend emphasizes the need for a legal partner adept at addressing logistical and emotional hurdles you might face. It requires a comprehensive understanding not just of federal immigration law but also of local nuances.

Our deep local knowledge allows us to navigate these factors effectively, providing you with strategies and support tailored to you and your needs.

Do You Have a Green Card Lawyer Near Me?

Our Tampa office is located at 400 N. Ashley Suite #1900, right off W. Kennedy Blvd at the start of the Tampa Riverwalk. There is a parking garage on one side of the office and Kiley Gardens on the other. There’s also a bus stop in front of the building. We maintain another office in Orlando and additional offices in Durham, NC, Columbus, OH, and Cleveland, OH.

Ready for Residency? Contact Our Tampa Green Card Lawyers Today

Embarking on your journey to secure a Green Card can be overwhelming, but expert guidance is within reach. At Brown Immigration Law, our Tampa-based legal team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. With our proven approach to thorough preparation and commitment to client-focused service, we aim to help you build a secure future in the United States.

Don’t take this journey alone. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward achieving your immigration goals with confidence.

Don’t navigate this journey alone. Contact us today at (813) 791-7535 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward achieving your immigration goals with confidence.

I was VERY pleased with our immigration attorney, Kelly! She went above and beyond for our family to help guide our case. Towards the end of our process, we came across some complications with forms from the government, and Kelly and the staff at Brown we...

I was VERY pleased with our immigration attorney, Kelly! She went above and beyond for our family to help guide our case. Towards the end of our process, we came across some complications with forms from the government, and Kelly and the staff at Brown were amazing in helping us get back on track. Kelly really went out of her way to get our case re-opened, fighting on our behalf, and I can happily say my husband now has his green card!! We are a very happy family and it was all due to Kelly and the team! I highly recommend!

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Jenn Dryman

07/01/2025
It has been a great pleasure working with Brown Immigration for the past 4 years. Attorney Russell and her team, including Noelle, were very helpful, I always get a prompt response to my emails within 48 hours, they are very knowledgeable and courteous as...

It has been a great pleasure working with Brown Immigration for the past 4 years. Attorney Russell and her team, including Noelle, were very helpful, I always get a prompt response to my emails within 48 hours, they are very knowledgeable and courteous as well. I will definitely use Brown Immigration again in the future!

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Jeannie Chai

06/01/2025
Jennifer and Attorney Russell and Lugasy helped my husband get his nationalization they made everything easy and clear, and very patient. Very professional know what they are doing and great at it. Thank you!!

Ula Al Shaban

06/01/2025
I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Brown Immigration Law. Attorney Kathryn P. Russell and Case Manager Noelle Baker were excellent in helping us get my daughter’s citizenship finalized after she was adopted from Guatemala eighteen ye...

I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Brown Immigration Law. Attorney Kathryn P. Russell and Case Manager Noelle Baker were excellent in helping us get my daughter’s citizenship finalized after she was adopted from Guatemala eighteen years prior. The process was smooth. Communication was excellent. Highly recommend!

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Garrick Gehrke

06/01/2025
Browns immigration is a place to depend for all your immigration needs. My green card application took just two months. Very fast and convenient. Anhelina, as well as Attorney Christina, together with their group are really professional lawyers and they a...

Browns immigration is a place to depend for all your immigration needs. My green card application took just two months. Very fast and convenient. Anhelina, as well as Attorney Christina, together with their group are really professional lawyers and they are very knowledgeable about legal issues and have an excellent understanding of every case. I recommend brown immigration law for everyone. Anhelina, as well as Attorney Christina, are really professionals to work with.

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Nathaniel Opoku

06/01/2025
It has been such a pleasure working with Attorney Cuic and Noelle. Starting from applying for my fiance visa till I received my first green card over the past two years. Both of them are professional (all the steps were clear), patient (they made sure we...

It has been such a pleasure working with Attorney Cuic and Noelle. Starting from applying for my fiance visa till I received my first green card over the past two years. Both of them are professional (all the steps were clear), patient (they made sure we had what we needed for my immigration matters), and were kind. Thank you for all your help!

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De Ming

04/01/2025
Brown Immigration is the one you want to go with for your immigration matters. Their expertise and creative approaches to problems make them stand out amongst their competitors in this field. I am very grateful to Attorney Anais, Attorney Rishi, and Marit...

Brown Immigration is the one you want to go with for your immigration matters. Their expertise and creative approaches to problems make them stand out amongst their competitors in this field. I am very grateful to Attorney Anais, Attorney Rishi, and Maritza Zuniga for their unwavering support and their dedication to helping people with immigration matters. I did NIW as an engineer and I had a couple of immigration law firms saying that I was not qualified and turned me down, but Rishi and Anais saw it as an opportunity and made it all work seamlessly. Thank you so much for your support. I am going back home for a vacation after 15 years!

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FAQs About Green Cards

Do I need a Green Card application lawyer?

Legally, you do not need a Green Card application lawyer. However, immigration is challenging in America even under the best of circumstances. Applicants often face language barriers, complex paperwork, and stringent eligibility criteria. Misunderstanding the process or missing deadlines can complicate matters further. Errors or omissions can lead to application delays or denials. Working with a Tampa Green Card attorney means you don’t have to worry about any of that. As long as you are truthful with us, we can assist you with your application for permanent residency.

Do I need a lawyer to renew my Green Card?

Again, you never need to hire a lawyer. And it can be tempting, we know, to do it on your own and save a few dollars. However, if you need expedited renewal or have some unusual issues that could lead to a denial, we believe you’re better off working with an attorney from the start. Brown Immigration Law has helped thousands of people on their path to permanent residency, and we can help you, too.

How much time does it take to get a Green Card in Tampa?

It depends on the Green Card. Family-based residency can take months; investor-based residency can take years. And while federal procedures largely determine the process timeframe, local factors can also play a role. Working with a knowledgeable Tampa-based lawyer can help expedite processes that fall under local jurisdiction. It also means having an advocate on your side to ensure your application doesn’t fall through the cracks and that you’re not subject to additional avoidable delays.

Can people with Green Cards vote?

In the United States, Green Card holders do not automatically have the right to vote in federal or state elections. Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents who hold a Green Card, cannot vote in most elections. This can be frustrating for those who are working, dedicated members of the community. However, the right to vote is reserved specifically for U.S. citizens who meet other qualifications based on residency and age.

For those who wish to vote, working towards earning your U.C. citizenship may be worthwhile. You can also engage in civic events like public meetings and community organizations. Speak to a Tampa Green Card attorney about the path to citizenship for Green Card holders.

Can a Green Card holder sponsor Green Cards for their parents?

As a Green Card holder, you are eligible to remain in the United States as long as you meet specific requirements. However, to petition to bring parents, such as your mother or father, into the country to live here as their own Green Card holders, you must be a U.S. citizen of at least 21 years of age.

In other words, if you are a Green Card holder, you cannot petition for your parents to live in the U.S. permanently. This is another excellent reason to begin working towards earning your U.S. citizenship. Once you do, you then gain the right to petition for your parents to live in the U.S. if they meet all other requirements.

Can you transfer a license with a Green Card?

If you have a driver’s license in another country, that usually means you have met the requirements for driving a vehicle safely. However, U.S. laws are a bit different. While you can use your foreign license for a short trip in the U.S., if you plan to remain longer, you can apply for an International Driving Permit from your home country prior to traveling, allowing you to drive in the U.S. once you arrive.

However, if you plan to live in the U.S., you need to follow the rules of the state in which you live to ensure that you meet foreign driver requirements. If you are a legal resident of the U.S. with a valid Green Card, you will be able to transfer your driver’s license.

Obtaining a driver’s license in the U.S. can be beneficial, especially if your old license has expired. To do so, you will need to provide valid data that shows your legal residency in the U.S., including identity verification documents and proof of legal status. You will have to pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a road test – like every citizen does – to obtain your license. There are also various application fees you may need to pay.

Those who have an international professional license, such as a medical license, may be able to transfer their license to the U.S. as long as the local state board for their industry approves the education and training they received. This is often specific to the industry and your current professional license status.

Where is the card number on a Green Card?

The Green Card number is on the bottom of the back of your card. It is in the first line in a string of digits of 90 characters in length.

Can Green Card holders get Medicare or other federal benefits?

If you have been working in the U.S. for the necessary length of time. Just like U.S. residents, you must have contributed enough quarters of work (40 quarters or 10 years). This allows you to qualify for Original Medicare once you reach the necessary retirement age, as well as Railroad Retirement Benefits or Social Security Disability Insurance if you meet the qualifications.

Can undocumented immigrants get a Green Card?

In an ideal world, a person applies for and receives a Green Card prior to coming to the U.S. or through other approved methods. However, you may be able to get a Green Card if you are an undocumented immigrant and you meet specific requirements. Because this can be a complex process, it is often beneficial to work with a Tampa Green Card attorney to find out the ideal steps to citizenship you should take.

Can you sit for a citizenship test with an expired Green Card?

If your Green Card expires, you may be able to request an extension that would allow you to apply for and sit for a U.S. citizenship test. You will need to have a valid form of identification to enter the facility to take your citizenship test.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost for a Green Card?

The cost of hiring a Green Card lawyer in Tampa can vary based on the complexity of your situation and the specific legal services required. However, the investment can be invaluable in ensuring your application is thoroughly prepared, legally compliant, and submitted without unnecessary delays. Legal fees are typically determined by the services rendered, and most law firms will offer an initial consultation to discuss potential costs.