Employment-Based Green Card

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:

1. Labor Certification: For most cases, obtaining a PERM certification is required.

2. Immigrant Petition (Form I-140): Filed by the employer to classify the employee in the appropriate employment-based category.

3. 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.