Approval of an I-140 Petition for a Law Clerk
Scott Legal, P.C. received the approval of an I-140 petition for a law clerk.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2025
What is a PERM Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD)?
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.
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
What is the EB-2 Green Card Category?
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.
Khadija DerrickNovember 10, 2021
What is a PERM Prevailing Wage Determination?
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.
Khadija DerrickOctober 20, 2021
PERM Process: When Should I File I-140 & I-485 Petitions?
The US company should file the I-140 petition within 180 day period after the Labor Certification was certified.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 23, 2021
How can a National Interest Waiver applicant show that it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirement of a job offer ?
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 equivalent (a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of post-baccalaureate, progressive…
Khadija DerrickMarch 1, 2021
Who Has To Pay Green Card Sponsorship Fees? Does an Employer Have to Pay PERM Fees? Does an Employer have to Pay Green Card Fees?
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 for permanent foreign worker) 3. I-485 application (Employee application for…
IanScottFebruary 12, 2015
Adjustment of Status to Green Card The Three Steps to Obtain An Employment Based Green Card (EB-2, EB-3)
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 foreign worker) I-485 application (employee application for permanent residence (green…
IanScottJanuary 12, 2014