FORT LAUDERDALE / MIAMI IMMIGRATION GREEN CARD FOR A REFUGEE

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If you were admitted as a refugee, you are required by law to apply for a green card (permanent residence) in the United States 1 year after being admitted as a refugee.  For more information on refugees, see the USCIC's ​​Humanitarian page.

Eligibility Criteria
You must apply for a green card 1 year after you're admitted to the U.S. as a refugee if:

• Have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year after being admitted as a refugee
• Have not had your refugee admission terminated
• Have not already acquired permanent resident (green card) status

Application Process
To apply for a green card as a refugee, you need to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.  Note: When permanent residency is granted, you will have your adjustment of status date recorded as the day you entered into the United States as a refugee.  Supporting Evidence For Form I-485

To apply for a green card, refugees should submit the following documents and information (in this order) – CLICK HERE to Read or Download.

Family Application Process
You must prepare a separate Form I-485 application packet for each member of your family who wishes to obtain a green card. All family members’ application packets should be mailed together in the same mailing envelope. To hold each application packet together, please use a single staple or a paper clip.

Change of Address
If your address changes, you must inform USCIS in writing ​within 10 days of moving. This must be done for each family member. Submitting a change of address for the head of household or a single member of the household only will not change the address for the other family members. You may meet this requirement by:

• Mailing Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card, to the address on the form
• Completing "Step 1" on the form (see "Online Change My Address")

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​If you have any questions or are in need of an attorney please call to speak to me, Attorney Gabriel Jose Carrera at (954) 533-7593 or email me at Gabriel@attorneythatrides.com today!

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Many individuals throughout the United States seek to gain citizenship to have the benefits of this status. I, Attorney Gabriel Jose Carrera, can help you determine what path you will need take in order to successfully become a legal citizen of the United States of America.

Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to:  Race • Religion • Nationality • Social Group Membership • Political Opinion or Affiliation.

Legal Permanent Residency Cards are issued to resident aliens who want to remain in the United States. If you plan to remain in the United States for a long period of time, you will need to apply for and receive a Green Card. ​