Green Cards in Nashville
Green Card Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Our office is on West End Avenue in Nashville, and we handle green card cases for individuals and families across Davidson County and Middle Tennessee. We take affirmative cases only, meaning applications we file proactively with USCIS. A free intake call comes first, so you know whether we are the right fit before you spend anything.
Where your green card case usually starts
Most family-based green card cases begin with a petition filed by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative. Immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen (a spouse, an unmarried child under 21, or a parent if the U.S. citizen is at least 21) have a visa available immediately, because those visas are not subject to annual limits. Other family-based and employment-based categories are limited each year, so applicants may have to wait until their priority date is current in the Visa Bulletin. We confirm which category you are in before mapping the next step.
Adjustment of status or consular processing
If you are in the United States and eligible, you may apply for a green card through adjustment of status using Form I-485. Being in the United States is not enough on its own; for example, you generally must have been inspected and admitted or paroled, a visa must be available, and you must be admissible. If you are abroad, the case is processed through the National Visa Center and a U.S. consulate instead, and some applicants who live in the United States may also choose consular processing. Which path applies depends on your situation, and we confirm it with you rather than assuming.
Marriage-based cases in Nashville
Interviews for Nashville-area applicants are often scheduled at the USCIS Nashville Field Office, but USCIS can assign a case to another office, and the notice you receive controls. The evidence that carries weight is the ordinary record of a shared life: a joint lease, shared accounts, a marriage certificate. We prepare the I-130 petition and the green card application and prepare you for the interview. Our Nashville page has more on the USCIS offices and what to bring to an appointment.
Fees
We work on flat fees. USCIS government filing fees are separate and are paid to USCIS. Our guides list the current filing fee for each form, and USCIS publishes the official schedule on Form G-1055.
What we do not do
We handle affirmative immigration matters only. We do not take removal defense or courtroom litigation. If that is what you need, we will say so on the first call and point you toward someone who does. Our attorney is licensed in Tennessee and handles federal immigration matters before USCIS.
Related guides and pages
Green Card Questions We Get Asked in Nashville
Should I adjust status in the U.S. or apply through a consulate?
It depends on where you are and how your petition looks. We prepare Form I-485 for applicants adjusting status inside the U.S., and we coordinate consular processing through the National Visa Center for applicants abroad.
How long does a green card take?
It depends on the category, the office handling the case, and current backlogs, and the figure changes over time. USCIS publishes current processing times at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times. We give a case-specific estimate rather than a general one.
Can you guarantee my green card will be approved?
No. No attorney can guarantee an outcome. We can review your situation, prepare a complete filing, and tell you honestly what we see.
Do you handle deportation cases?
No. We handle affirmative filings with USCIS only.
Can I work or travel while my application is pending?
Many adjustment applicants can request work authorization (Form I-765) and advance parole (Form I-131) while the Form I-485 is pending, and whether you qualify depends on your case. Traveling at the wrong moment can affect a pending case, so please talk to us before booking travel.
Can I have a consultation by video?
Yes. Most of our work with out-of-state clients is done virtually, and Nashville clients can meet in person or by video. Appointments are required.
Our Office
Visit us in Nashville
3102 West End Avenue, Ste. 400, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. Appointments are required. Call 615-899-2866 or book online.
This page is general information about our services. It is not legal advice about your case, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.