Professionals & Skilled Workers
In most cases, professionals and skilled workers must first be issued a permanent labor certification from the Federal Department of Labor in order to obtain an employment based green card.
In order for a professional or skilled worker to obtain a green card based on employment the following steps must be completed:
- An employer must obtain a permanent labor certification by establishing to the Department of Labor that there are no qualified United States workers willing and able to fill the permanent position being offered to the applicant.
- Upon issuance of a labor certification the employer must file an immigrant visa petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and must prove: that the applicant possesses the minimum qualifications required to fill the position being offered; and, that the employer qualifies to sponsor the applicant for a green card.
- Upon approval of the immigrant visa petition the applicant must apply for a green card interview either at the United States Embassy in his home country or with the USCIS in the United States. If, at the interview the applicant is not found to be inadmissible for any reason (example: criminal history, immigration violations, etc.) a green card will be issued.
It should be understood that obtaining a green card through employment requires an employer who is willing and able to sponsor the applicant; and, most importantly, the applicant should not own a significant part of the business that
If you would like to explore your specific green card options please send a request to us at:
Leibl and Kirkwood PC
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San Diego, CA 92130
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