Here at Sverdloff Law Group, our experienced Chicago green card lawyer team can help you to obtain a green card and become lawful permanent USA resident. Call to begin. Over one million green cards are issued by the United States government each year, but every applicant has to meet certain requirements to be eligible. Most of the green cards awarded by the government are given to family members of current U.S. citizens. After the family category, workers who are looking for jobs in the U.S. are most likely to get a green card.