LHSCD in the News: Emma Tuohy on the Green Card Process
April 18, 2025
Partner Emma Tuohy was recently quoted in an article by The Philadelphia Inquirer about “navigating the green card maze,” describing the lengthy and complicated pathways to becoming a lawful permanent resident.
“I think that there’s this idea that if you want to apply for a green card, even if you might have to wait a little bit, you can. But it’s really quite limited,” said Emma Tuohy.
Emma is also quoted discussing the disadvantage for individuals who cannot afford the costly filing, legal, and medical fees, along with the years-long backlogs created by caps on the number of green cards or immigrant visas issued per year.
“What frustrates me as a practitioner [is when] people say [immigrants] should have just gotten in line – because you could be stuck in a backlog,” said Tuohy.
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