Permanent Residence

Green Card Immigration Attorney for Permanent Residence

Helping Clients Secure Permanent Residency Nationwide

Securing lawful permanent residency in the United States is more than a paperwork task - it’s a legal strategy with long-term impact. Whether you’re pursuing a green card through family, investment, or employment, Michael Gahagan delivers precision guidance and elite representation at every stage.

With offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, Gahagan Law Firm advises clients across Louisiana, the U.S., and internationally on how to navigate the complexities of adjustment of status, overcome USCIS scrutiny, and avoid costly delays. Michael doesn’t just file - he builds cases designed to win.

Permanent Residency Options We Handle:

We work closely with individuals and families to determine the best route to a green card based on eligibility, goals, and risk. Our areas of focus include:

Family-Based Green Cards
Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status
Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1) and K-3 Marriage Visas
Employment-Based Green Cards (including PERM)
Investor Visas (EB-5)
Diversity Visa Program
Asylum or Refugee-Based Residency
Special Immigrant Categories
Cancellation of Removal for those in deportation proceedings

Employer-Sponsored Permanent Residency

Michael Gahagan frequently advises companies in energy, healthcare, and tech that are sponsoring foreign nationals for permanent roles. With both a law degree and an M.B.A., he understands not just immigration law - but also the business goals behind the hire. From labor certification (PERM) to strategy on visa timing and compliance, he partners with companies to secure global talent.

Why Clients Trust Michael Gahagan

Strategic legal thinking tailored to your case - not cookie-cutter advice
Direct, responsive access to your attorney - not a team of gatekeepers
Litigation firepower - if your case involves delays, denials, or agency inaction

Michael is known nationwide as the attorney people call when others can’t deliver — often referred by past clients, professionals, and even other lawyers.

📍 Based in Louisiana. Trusted Nationwide.

With offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, we represent clients across the country and internationally. If your case involves high stakes, complex eligibility, or federal litigation - we can handle it.