Permanant Residence/ Green card Through Employment
The U.S. based Employer may sponsor an individual for permanent residence in the United States based on a position with the company or on the individual's activities or hierarchy within the company. Depending on the duties performed, the level and requirements of the position, and the individual's background. For most employment – sponsored immigrants, the permanent residence process comprises of:
- Labor Certification
- Immigrant Visa Petition
- Application for permanent residence.
The labor certification requirement does not apply to multinational managers and executives, outstanding researchers and professors, extraordinary and exceptional ability individuals, national interest waiver immigrants and immigrant investors.