Unraveling the Timeline: When to Start the PERM Labor Certification Process
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Unraveling the Timeline: When to Start the PERM Labor Certification Process

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Navigating the transition from a non-immigrant work visa to a green card through the PERM process can be a complex endeavor. It raises several important questions: When should one commence the process? Which factors should be taken into account? Which visa holders are eligible to utilize the PERM labor certification process? In this discussion, we delve into the timeline and shed light on the appropriate starting point for the PERM labor certification process.

USCIS Update – USCIS Issues Guidance on how Employers can show Ability to Pay Wages
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USCIS Update – USCIS Issues Guidance on how Employers can show Ability to Pay Wages

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On March 15, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance on how they determine an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for EB1, EB2, and EB3 employment-based immigrant visa petitions. Read the full guidance here.

USCIS Update – USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing for EB-1 and EB-2 and I-140 Petitions
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USCIS Update – USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing for EB-1 and EB-2 and I-140 Petitions

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On January 12, 2022, USCIS announced the final phase of Form I-907 Premium Processing expansion for Form I-140 under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. We discuss this final phase and what is covered in this announcement here.

L1 Visa to Green Card: Application Process for Executives, Managers, and Specialized Knowledge Employees
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L1 Visa to Green Card: Application Process for Executives, Managers, and Specialized Knowledge Employees

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L1 Visa status is available for qualifying executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees. Under the L1 Visa qualifying employees may be transferred from a foreign office to an office in the United States. In some cases, the L1 visa can be transitioned to US permanent residence or a green card. We discuss the process of applying for a green card while on an L1 visa here.

TN Visa to H1B Visa to EB1A Green Card Approval!
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TN Visa to H1B Visa to EB1A Green Card Approval!

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We first helped our client obtain a TN Visa as a management consultant, then an H1B visa, then an EB2 PERM approval, and finally an EB1A approval. He and his family are now US permanent residents. We discuss their immigration path here. 

H1B Visa to Green Card through PERM Approved
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H1B Visa to Green Card through PERM Approved

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Our client was in need of a specialty engineer at their plant. We assisted them to enter the H1B visa lottery, obtaining an H1B for their employee, and then helping them sponsor their employee for a green card through PERM. We discuss the process of going from H1B visa to green card approval here.