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What happens when a foreign national’s only qualifying experience for PERM purposes was gained working for the sponsoring employer?
When it comes time for an employer to sponsor a foreign national employee for a green card, one of the hurdles the employer and foreign national must go through is assuring that the foreign national meets the specific experience requirements...
EB-3 China Update
A journey through time with the man behind the visa bulletin In February, we discussed the progression of EB-3 China visa numbers in our blog. Since that time, several changes to EB-3 visa availability have occurred. As a result of...
State Department Visa Bulletin Jumps Four Years for EB-2 Foreign Nationals from India
The number of foreign nationals from India who can file employment-based green card applications is likely to increase significantly now that the latest U.S. State Department Visa Bulletin has jumped ahead by nearly four years. Based on the July Visa...
EB-2 Chinese Nationals: Tired of waiting to apply for a Green Card? EB-3 may be a faster option
Recent USCIS guidance indicates that individuals from China with timely filed EB-2 category I-140s can now take advantage of movement in the Visa Bulletin’s EB-3 category by having their employers file a new EB-3 I-140 petition. In doing so, the...
How Company Layoffs Can Jeopardize a PERM Application
As many employers have discovered in recent years, PERM Labor Certification applications filed on behalf of foreign national employees face many potential pitfalls that can interfere with the green card process. One such pitfall that is often overlooked involves layoffs....
Who Pays for H-1B and Green Card Fees?
Clients often call our office asking who is required to pay for fees associated with an H-1B or a green card obtained through an employer. Is the employer required to pay for everything or can the employee pay in some...
Obtaining Permanent Resident Status Through Employment
Many people obtain permanent residence in the United States through an offer of employment. There are three general steps in this process for lawful permanent residence for most workers. The first two steps must be initiated by the employer, and...
The Risks of Letting your Employees Choose Their Own Immigration Counsel
Some employers permit their foreign national employees to choose their own immigration attorneys to prepare various employment-based petitions on their behalf (e.g. petitions for H-1B, H-3, L-1, TN, E, O-1, P, J-1, or other temporary status, or for lawful permanent...
