US Green Card permission visa: Petition filling and visa application

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One of the most desired, and at the same time – most difficult to obtain, immigration benefits is the legal permanent resident (green card) status through employment. This route requires a U.S. employer to “sponsor” the immigrant. The three-step process includes 1) the initial labor certification; 2) immigrant visa availability; and, 3) immigrant visa adjudication (adjustment of status or consular processing). Depending on the skills and the occupation of the foreign national, this process can be relatively quick (as little as several months) or fairly long (up to several years) and is rife with technicalities and strict requirements. We advise companies wishing to sponsor a foreign national or foreign nationals to engage an experienced immigration attorney throughout this process.

Labor Certification
A permanent labor certification (now called PERM) issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) allows an employer to hire a foreign worker to work permanently in the United States.

Immigrant Visa Petition
While in some cases a Labor Certification (stage 1) may not be required, generally an employer will file the I-140 Immigrant Visa Petition with USCIS on behalf of the sponsored employee based upon an approved Labor Certification/ PERM with the DOL.

Adjustment of Status Application/ Consular Processing
Adjustment of status is usually the final step of an immigrant petition process which allows certain individuals who are already in the United States to apply for and obtain lawful permanent resident (“green card”) status without having to travel abroad and apply at a U.S. consulate.

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Price breakdown for all categories of services.

Full Service

$5000 - $8000

Consultation

Free - $99

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  • Consultation call is a short quick expert advice on a specific case related to visa, immigration, relocation, tax and other expert domains. It can be a legal or non-legal advice depending on the service, consultation are usually given online via video and phone call. Paid consultations are 100% refundable towards full service cost.

  • Full service offer all the items which are mentioned in "included". The cost of the service can depends on your specific case. You can see the estimated range of service above. You can book a consultation first to know the process and pricing before you hire the full service.

  • Advise you on the best approach for obtaining an employment-based green card based on your circumstances and experience. Help you determine which employment-based green card category would be most appropriate for you. Work closely with you and the sponsoring employer on determining the fastest and most efficient procedure for obtaining green card. Prepare and file the (PERM) labor certification, if necessary and applicable to your case. We help you determine the prevailing wage, documentation of the job requirements as required by the DOL, complete the required recruitment, advise on assessing recruitment applicants, and any post-filing requirements. Help you complete medical examination forms, if necessary. Help you prepare and file the I-140 immigrant petition for alien worker. Help you prepare and file the I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence application, forms, and required documentation. Help you to adjust your status to legal permanent resident, if you are in the United States, or prepare for an immigrant visa consular interview, if you are abroad. Advise you on the applicable adjustment of status requirements based on your case. Prepare adjustment of status application for family members, employment-based, fiancé(e), or diversity visa lottery. Help you understand the visa availability numbers and determine best filing category. Help you understand and avoid ineligibility criteria. Help you navigate USCIS procedural requirements. Help you with any Requests for Evidence (RFEs) by the USCIS.

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