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Employment-Based Green Cards allow foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States through employer sponsorship. These green cards are available to individuals with job offers in various categories, such as skilled workers, professionals, and investors. Employment-based green cards provide a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship, enabling holders to bring their spouses and dependent children. Explore our guides for detailed information on eligibility, the application process, and different employment-based categories.
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Explore how eligible individuals in removal proceedings can apply for a green card through adjustment of status, including forms, jurisdiction, and procedures.
ByJeremy Richards
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The September 2025 Visa Bulletin shows classic year-end tightening. Employment-based categories face the risk of becoming “Unavailable” before the month ends, while family-based categories continue slow advancement. EB-5 set-asides remain Current, offering faster paths for eligible investors.
ByRebecca Kroll
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a self-petition pathway to a green card for professionals whose work benefits the U.S., but approval is now tougher in 2025.
ByChristine Jurusik
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Can you use a mix of education and work experience to meet U.S. visa requirements? Learn when USCIS allows substitutions for H‑1B, EB‑2, TN, and other work visas.
ByJeremy Richards
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The August 2025 Visa Bulletin introduces significant developments: a retrogression in EB-2 worldwide, stability in EB-3 for now, and advancement in EB-5 India and China. Family categories show steady gains, but employment-based demand remains intense, with possible cutoffs in September.
ByJeremy Richards
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This blog outlines U.S. immigration options for foreign entrepreneurs, covering both temporary visas and permanent green card pathways to start or grow a business.
ByJeremy Richards
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If you got a green card through a job offer but never worked for that employer, your path to U.S. citizenship may be at risk. Here’s what you need to know.
ByRebecca Kroll
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Green card approved? Find out who you can sponsor for a green card.
ByJeremy Richards
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Heading to your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in Montreal? Follow this complete and easy-to-use checklist to make sure you’re ready.
ByJeremy Richards
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Even sealed or expunged criminal violations must be disclosed on Form I-485. Failing to report past incidents—even those sealed under state law—can lead to denial of your green card and trigger immigration consequences such as inadmissibility or removal proceedings.