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Approvals

I-140 Approval for EB-3 Professional with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

We just had an I-140 approval with USCIS for an EB3 professional. The PERM was recently certified and now that the I-140 is approved, the applicant can proceed with applying for a green card once an immigrant visa is available.

Khadija DerrickAugust 2, 2023

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Immigration

May 2023 Visa Bulletin Shows EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 Retrogressions and Final Cutoff Dates

Due to an increase in demand, the State Department announced retrogression and final action cutoff dates for certain EB-1, EB,2, EB-3, and EB-5 applicants.

Khadija DerrickApril 14, 2023

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Immigration

My adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days. Can I port to self-employment?

Foreign nationals sponsored for a green card by a U.S. employer whose adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, you may be able to take advantage of “portability.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2023

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Immigration PERM

What is an EB-3 skilled workers petition?

Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 skilled workers category for jobs that require at least 2 years of job experience, education or training.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2022

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Immigration PERM

What is an EB-3 unskilled/other workers petition?

Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 unskilled workers category for jobs that require less than 2 years of experience or training.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 4, 2022

Immigration PERM

PERM Tips – Preparing employer experience letters

Foreign workers who are being sponsored for green cards through the PERM process must produce proof of qualifications, such as employer experience letters, at the I-140 stage of the process.

Khadija DerrickDecember 30, 2021

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Immigration PERM

PERM Labor Certification: Q&A

Generally, for an Eb-2 and Eb-3 green card petitions, the employer cannot just file a green card petition with USCIS, but will first have to get an approved PERM Labor Certification from the Department of Labor.

Khadija DerrickNovember 16, 2021

Immigration

What is a Supplement J?

When filing an employment based Adjustment of Status, you may also have to submit a Supplement J form.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 24, 2021

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Approvals

Green Card Approval for EB3 Applicant & Spouse

We just had a green card approval in the EB3 category. The applicant was sponsored for a green card by their U.S. employer and the applicant and spouse were granted green cards without interview. Click on the buttons below…

Jenny ZhanNovember 5, 2020

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Approvals

I-140 EB3 approval for a Data Analyst at a Consumer Products Company

We just had an I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The company is a consumer goods company and the beneficiary is a data analyst. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2020

Immigration News

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have restored to current worldwide expect for China, the Philippines, and India after it was retrogressed for almost 2 years in September’s bulletin. Every year, Congress sets limits on…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

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Immigration News

September Visa Bulletin: Immediate EB-2 and EB-3 Retrogression for Most Countries

Announced in the September Visa Bulletin, Employment-Based Immigration: Second Preference (EB-2) visa have retrogressed for all countries except India to January 1, 2013, India has retrogressed to January 1, 2007. This is effective immediately and will remain through September 30,…

Jenny ZhanAugust 9, 2018

I-140 Approval for EB-3 Professional with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

May 2023 Visa Bulletin Shows EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 Retrogressions and Final Cutoff Dates

My adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days. Can I port to self-employment?

What is an EB-3 skilled workers petition?

PERM Labor Certification: Q&A

What is a Supplement J?

Green Card Approval for EB3 Applicant & Spouse

I-140 EB3 approval for a Data Analyst at a Consumer Products Company

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

September Visa Bulletin: Immediate EB-2 and EB-3 Retrogression for Most Countries

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