Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Obtaining U.S. permanent residency

What steps should a German Citizen take to obtain permanent U.S. residency status? Is it possible, and how long would it take?


Asked on 3/26/09, 9:22 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Madhu Kalra Kalra Law Firm

Re: Obtaining U.S. permanent residency

There are various ways to obtain U.S. Permanent residency.

Family based ; employment based or investor/business based.

We would certainly need to contact a professional to explore avenue suitable for you to obtain permanent residency, if any.

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Answered on 3/28/09, 12:49 am
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: Obtaining U.S. permanent residency

I've worked with German citizens many times over the course of my career. The procedure is the same regardless of the country involved though timing is different per country, and Germany is the same as the most preferred countries as far as timing is concerned because it has so many fewer emigres than oversubscribed countries.

What's most important is the basis of qualification: family and business relationships, the amount of education, experience and stature in their field, whether the person seeks to open their own business, etc. These questions and others require answering in order to know how best to proceed for you.

I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com, fill out and initial consultation request form there at http://www.yardum-hunter.com/Main/Consultation.asp, or email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 3/31/09, 1:18 pm
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

Re: Obtaining U.S. permanent residency

Like citizen from any other country. Family petition or employment petition are the two most common ways to go. Fastest way is through marriage to a U.S. citizen.

Larry L. Doan, Esq.

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Answered on 3/27/09, 12:43 am
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Obtaining U.S. permanent residency

You really should consult an Immigration Attorney, because there are many ways to get residency, some of which you may already have. Please send me an email with your contact information and we can discuss your particular facts.

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Answered on 3/27/09, 12:21 pm


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