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41 law firms worldwide practising Permanent Residency / Green Card. Narrow down by city to find a firm near you.

Permanent residency and green card lawyers

Permanent residency gives a foreign national the right to live and work in a country without a fixed end date. In the United States this is the green card. Elsewhere it goes by names such as indefinite leave to remain, settlement permit or long-term resident status. Lawyers here prepare applications based on family, employment, investment, long residence or refugee status, and they handle interviews, requests for evidence and refusals.

Each country writes its own rules, and they change often. The US system mixes visa quotas, priority dates and adjustment of status. The UK counts continuous residence and absences. EU states apply the long-term residence directive alongside national permits, and Canada uses points and provincial nomination. A route that suits one family member may not fit another.

Permanent residency fees are generally flat per stage, such as petition, filing and interview, with government charges billed separately. Some firms bill hourly for appeals or complex inadmissibility issues. Contingency fees are not normally used in immigration work.

Dates decide many cases. Missing a filing window, overstaying a prior status or exceeding allowed absences can reset years of progress. Before hiring a permanent residency lawyer, ask which category they think fits you and why, what could trigger a refusal, how long processing currently runs and who prepares you for the interview. Check that the person is licensed in that country, since unlicensed consultants are common in this field. Filter by country or city below.

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Permanent Residency / Green Card law firms: key facts

Law firms
41
Average rating
5.0 ★
Top language
English
Typical price
$$

Lexrova lists 41 Permanent Residency / Green Card law firms worldwide. 3 of them have a public rating, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Cities with the most Permanent Residency / Green Card firms are Houston (7), New York City (2), Spring Valley (2), Brownsville (2) and Boston (2).

Languages are listed for 41 firms; the most common are English (41), Spanish (6), French (5), Chinese (4) and Arabic (3).

Of the firms that publish an indicative price range, 100% describe themselves as moderate ($$). Always ask for a written quote for your matter - see our guide to lawyer fees.

Frequently asked questions

How many Permanent Residency / Green Card law firms worldwide are there?

Lexrova lists 41 Permanent Residency / Green Card law firms worldwide. 3 of them have a public rating (average 5.0/5).

Which are the top-rated Permanent Residency / Green Card law firms worldwide?

Based on publicly available ratings, the highest rated include Davies & Associates, LLC (5★, 1 review), The Jurado Firm (5★, 1 review) and NDM Law Firm & Associates (5★, 1 review). Ratings are one signal - check practice areas and ask about experience with matters like yours.

Can I find a Permanent Residency / Green Card lawyer who speaks my language?

Yes. The languages listed most often are English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Arabic. Each profile shows the languages the firm works in.

How much does a Permanent Residency / Green Card lawyer cost?

Fees depend on the firm, the lawyer's seniority and the complexity of the matter. Among firms that publish a price range here, the most common is moderate ($$). Ask for a written estimate and the fee basis (hourly, fixed or contingency) before you start - our guide to lawyer fees explains the options.

How do I choose the right Permanent Residency / Green Card law firm?

Start from your issue and location, compare practice areas, languages and recognitions, and ask about fees in writing. Our guide on choosing a law firm in another country has a step-by-step checklist.