Once a foreign national becomes the beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition and an immigrant visa number is available, there are generally two ways to apply for lawful permanent residence (a Green Card): Adjustment of Status (AOS) Consular Processing Both options lead to the same result— lawful permanent residence in the United States —but the process, eligibility requirements, and timelines can be very different. Understanding these differences is essential when decidi

Many foreign nationals obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card) in the United States through employment. For most applicants, the process begins with PERM labor certification, a procedure administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This article explains how PERM works and what employers and employees should understand before starting the employment-based green card process. If you would like to evaluate whether an employment-based green card may be available f

The H-1B is a U.S. non-immigrant visa that allows employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations on a temporary basis. These are positions that require specialized knowledge and typically a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. The visa is widely used in industries such as technology, engineering, healthcare, finance, and other highly skilled professions. If you would like to understand whether your background may qualify for an H-1B visa, you may begin

What do you do if your I-140 petition is denied? The first step is to carefully analyze the reasons why your I-140 may have been denied.

A U.S. work permit (an EAD), allows foreign nationals to work legally in any field but there are other documents to show work authorization.

Learn the meaning of Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing and how to choose which one is best for you.

What is the EB-3 immigrant visa? What categories exist in this type of employment-based petition?

Learn about Senate Bill 35 (S.B. 35), a new law in Utah that allows for reciprocal professional licensing for immigrants.

Changes in the EB-3 "Other Workers" category for the month of February 2023.

What is the Labor Certification Process or PERM? Learn more about the different steps employers need to take to sponsor an immigrant worker.

Find out more about employment authorization for spouses of investors in the United States who are currently in E-2 status.

What is EB-2? What does "National Interest Waiver" mean? Learn more about these employment-based applications and their requirements.