Green Card & Permanent Residence – The Path to Stability and Security

Obtaining permanent residence is one of the most important milestones for any immigrant. In the United States, the Green Card is the gateway to long-term residence and employment. In Europe, equivalent permits such as the EU Long-Term Residence Card and Golden Visa programs grant holders the right to reside, move freely, and access new opportunities.

At Persian Legal Center, through our international network of distinguished lawyers, we provide structured guidance to ensure every application is handled efficiently and successfully.

United States – Green Card

Main Eligibility Categories

Family-based: spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens; preference categories (F1–F4).
Employment & Skills: EB-1 (extraordinary ability), EB-2 (advanced degrees/NIW), EB-3 (skilled & unskilled workers), EB-4 (special categories), EB-5 (investors).
Humanitarian categories: refugees, asylum seekers, and special programs.
Diversity Visa Lottery.

Process

Adjustment of Status (AOS) for those already in the U.S.
Consular Processing for applicants abroad.
Conditional Green Cards (for marriages under 2 years) & removal of conditions.
Waivers for inadmissibility or re-entry bars (e.g., 3/10-year rules).

European Union / Greece – Permanent Residence

EU Long-Term Residence Permit

Available to third-country nationals who legally reside for 5 years in an EU member state.
Grants permanent residence, access to the labor market, and freedom of movement within the EU.
Requires: stable income, health insurance, and integration in the host country.

Golden Visa Programs (e.g., Greece, Spain, Portugal)

Permanent residence through investment in real estate or capital.
In Greece, minimum investment of €250,000–500,000 depending on location.
Benefits: residence rights, family reunification, and Schengen travel.
Renewable as long as the investment is maintained.

Family Reunification

Spouses, children, and parents of citizens or permanent residents.
Pathway to permanent residence after continuous legal stay.

Rights & Obligations of Permanent Residents

Rights

Live and work permanently in the country.
Access education, healthcare, and social services.
Freedom to travel (depending on residency status).
Eligibility for citizenship after a qualifying residence period.

Obligations

Comply with national laws.
Fulfill tax obligations.
Maintain genuine residence ties (especially for EU & U.S. statuses).

How We Support You

Eligibility assessment: determining the best pathway (family, employment, investment).
Application management: document preparation, translations, apostille.
Coordination with consulates, immigration authorities, and partner lawyers.
Handling delays or legal complications.
International legal network for litigation or complex cases.

Permanent residence – whether through the U.S. Green Card, the EU Long-Term Residence Card, or a Golden Visa – is the foundation of a secure and stable life abroad.

At Persian Legal Center, we stand by your side to ensure the process is managed smoothly and that you can begin your new chapter with confidence.

(All legal representation is carried out exclusively through our trusted international network of licensed attorneys.)