Immigration Law FAQPage Schema for Law Firms

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How much does an immigration attorney cost?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Immigration attorneys typically charge: green card applications ($1,500–$5,000+), citizenship applications ($500–$2,000), deportation defense ($5,000–$15,000+), asylum cases ($3,000–$10,000+). Many cases also require USCIS filing fees ($500–$1,800+). Free legal aid is available for low-income applicants."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How long does it take to get a green card?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Green card timelines vary significantly: immediate relatives of US citizens take 8–24 months. Employer-sponsored cases take 1–5 years. The diversity visa lottery takes 1 year. Country of birth significantly affects wait times — applicants from India and China face backlogs of 10+ years for employment-based green cards."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the difference between a green card and citizenship?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A green card (permanent resident card) allows you to live and work in the US indefinitely. US citizenship grants additional rights: the right to vote, a US passport, and protection from deportation. Citizens can also petition for more family members. You can apply for citizenship after 3–5 years as a green card holder."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What should I do if I receive a deportation notice?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Contact an immigration attorney immediately. You have the right to a hearing before an immigration judge. Do not miss any court dates — failure to appear results in automatic deportation order. An attorney can file for relief from removal, including cancellation of removal, asylum, or adjustment of status."
      }
    }
  ]
}