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Dear Mr.Ruby, Mr. Shure, Mrs. Horseman and Mrs. Linton: I would like to express my appreciation to your professional support and guidance during the 3 overwhelming years. I was involved in a car accident. Mr. Shure came to my home and provided assistance the day after the accident. Then, your paralegals, Sandy and Dawn assisted me on each steps and kept me updated. Mr. Ruby answered my questions and phone calls. He tried and settled my case successfully. Your team professional services is the key in the success of my case. I will recommend your firm to my friend Thanks again!

-Lisa Zhang
I got into a really bad car accident and had no clue what to do. Luckily I called Portner & Shure. Thanks to them I did not have to experience the stress of talking to the insurance company's, or the hassle of gathering additional information about my case. Portner & Shure did it all. They handled all of my medical bills, and even provided a convenient chiropractor that was amazing and made me feel like myself again. They also offered a settlement that I was very pleased with.The staff were friendly and respectful. My questions were answered promptly and in great detail. I felt like I was in good hands throughout the entire process Portner & Shure is top notch. They exceeded my expectations. I recommend this law firm to anyone who refuse to settle for less.. Thanks again Portner & Shure for making this tragic experience a stress-free process and providing a satisfying result.

Jessica Tabron, Montgomery County, MD
First of all I thank God to be alive and I thank you for helping me with my case. God bless you all. It was a great pleasure. Thanks.

Angel Regina Reyes de Hernandez
Pam Brown was the paralegal that was handling my case. She was wonderful. She was always pleasant to speak with on the phone and she always kept me updated on my case. I think her professionalism is a testament to the entire team of Portner and Shure. Thank you guys for everything. Jun Jie Liu

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Family-Based Green Cards

By: Jonathan N. Portner
Sameer Sidh
March 12, 2009

The most common and well known way to secure a green card is through family relation. Depending on the type of relationship, a foreign resident may be eligible for a green card because they are related to a U.S. citizen or a green card holder. The type of relationship is often the determining factor in how long the foreign resident must wait to secure a green card.

Immediate Relatives

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens or green card holders have the advantage of having a green card immediately available to them. For immigration purposes, immediate relatives are the spouse of a U.S. citizen, the unmarried child of a U.S. that is under the age of 21, and the parent of a U.S. citizen if the child is over the age of 21. It is important to note that where a green card is secured through being the spouse of a U.S. citizen, and the underlying marriage is less than two years old, the spouse will only receive a conditional green card and will have to apply to remove the conditions on their residence. Fiancees of U.S. citizens who enter the U.S. on a K-1 Visa and then marry within 90 days of entry are also eligible for a green card as an immediate relative.

Preference Relatives

All other relatives of U.S. citizens and green cards holders are considered preference relatives, and will be forced to wait for a certain period of time after they have received a priority date before they will be eligible to apply for a green card. These relatives are divided into four groups:

First Preference: People who have at least one U.S. citizen parent who are over the age of 21 and are unmarried.
Second Preference: (2A) Spouses of green card holders and unmarried children of green card holders that are under the age of 21. (2B) Unmarried children of green card holders that 21 years old or older.
Third Preference: Married children of U.S. citizens.
Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens that are 21 years old or older.

To determine how long you may have to wait to become eligible for a green card, check the
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If you or your relative is interested in securing a green card and is eligible based on the above described criteria, the law firm of Portner & Shure will work with you to find the best possible strategy to accomplish your goals. For questions on eligibility and requirements for securing a family-based green card, contact our office and schedule a consultation.

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For over fifteen years the attorneys at Portner & Shure have been representing victims injured in automobile accidents. You may request a free consultation with our personal injury accident lawyers in Maryland, Virginia & Washington D.C., to make sure you get the benefits you are entitled to.

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