If you're a managerial or executive level professional seeking permanent residence in the US, an option exists in the employment-based green card first preference for those with willing sponsoring employers. One of the three EB-1 categories is the EB-1C category reserved for "multinational executives and managers", similar to the L-1A visa. Due to the fact that the L-1 visa, like the H-1B visa, is a “dual intent” visa status, an … [Read more...] about Employment Based Green Card for Multinational Managers & Executives
Overview of the EB-1A Green Card
The EB-1A classification, or Alien of Extraordinary Ability, is essentially an achievement-based category for green card applicants. Individuals who qualify for this opportunity have shown extraordinary ability in their particular field of endeavor, which has in turn allowed them to rise to the top of their profession. Unlike with labor-based certifications, EB-1A individuals notably do not require the sponsorship of a U.S. employer or … [Read more...] about Overview of the EB-1A Green Card
Employment-Based Green Card Application: Application for Permanent Residence
Today’s post concludes our series regarding Employment-Based Green Card Applications. The third and final installment is titled, “Application for Permanent Residence.” Part 3: Application for Permanent Residence After both the Labor Certification Application and the Priority Date and Visa Petition portions have been completed, the applicant moves on to the Application for Permanent Residence phase. In this part, your immigration attorney … [Read more...] about Employment-Based Green Card Application: Application for Permanent Residence
Employment-Based Green Card Application: Priority Date and Visa Petition
Today’s post is Part 2 in the Employment-Based Green Card Application titled, “The Priority Date and Visa Petition.” Part 2: Priority Date and Visa Petition After the successful completion of the Labor Certification Application, the next step is to receive a Priority Date, which is considered your “place in line” in regards to your eligibility to apply for permanent residence (AKA green card). Note that this date will correspond not … [Read more...] about Employment-Based Green Card Application: Priority Date and Visa Petition
Employment-Based Green Card Application: Labor Certification Application (AKA PERM)
This is the beginning blog post in a three-part series titled, “Employment-Based Green Card Application.” Today’s post is a summary of the initial step in the employment based green card application process, the Labor Certification Application (AKA PERM). Part 1: Labor Certification Application (AKA PERM) The first step in obtaining an employment-based green card is to obtain a certified PERM application from the US Department of Labor. … [Read more...] about Employment-Based Green Card Application: Labor Certification Application (AKA PERM)