Employment-Based Green Card
Employment-Based Green Cards allow U.S. employers to sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency.
Key Stages of the Green Card Process:
Labor Certification: For most cases, obtaining a PERM certification is required.
Immigrant Petition (Form I-140): Filed by the employer to classify the employee in the appropriate employment-based category.
Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing: Allows the sponsored worker and their family to gain permanent residency.
Spouses and dependents may apply for work authorization during the Adjustment of Status phase, adding flexibility for families.