Yes, it can. An interesting pattern of cases can be identified in AAO case law since 2025, which is that the government is increasingly using the third prong of the…
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We are pleased to share the approval of a PERM-based I-140 petition for a graphic designer under the EB-3 professional category. The petition was filed under regular processing and approved…
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PERM experience with the same employer is one of the most common problem areas in employer-sponsored green card cases. In many PERM cases, the sponsored employee has already worked for…
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Scott Legal, P.C. received the approval of an I-140 petition for a law clerk.
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Employers who sponsor foreign nationals for a green card through the PERM process are required to pay the prevailing wage (or higher) as determined by a Prevailing Wage Determination.
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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…
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Foreign nationals that have an Advanced degree, Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of experience, or an exceptional ability could qualify for an Eb-2 green card.
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The US company must be willing to pay a prevailing wage to the foreign worker and must obtain a prevailing wage determination as part of the PERM process.
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The US company should file the I-140 petition within 180 day period after the Labor Certification was certified.
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card option in the EB-2 category. To qualify for an EB-2, the applicant must have an advanced degree or its…
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There are three main steps to obtain an employment-based green card: 1. PERM Labor Certification (Assessment of whether or not there are qualified U.S. workers) 2. I-140 petition (Employer petition…
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There are three main steps to obtain an employment-based green card: PERM Labor Certification (Assessment of whether or not there are qualified U.S. workers) I-140 petition (employer petition for permanent…
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