Employment-based green cards offer a path to permanent residency for skilled workers, professionals, and investors, but navigating the process requires choosing the right category and tackling steps like labor certification and waiting periods.
Read MoreSkip the quota scramble! The L-1 visa for intracompany transfers at multinationals offers a faster path to working in the US.
Read MoreL-1 visa holders can bring their spouse (who can apply for work authorization) and unmarried children under 21 on L-2 visas for them to live and attend school in the US.
Read MoreI-140 processing times vary by service center, EB category, and potential RFEs, but expect to wait 8.5-15.5 months (check USCIS website for latest updates).
Read MoreSkilled worker, professional, or even unskilled? Explore the EB-3 visa for a green card path, but consider the wait times, paperwork, and employer sponsorship.
Read MoreL-1 visa holders can transition to permanent residency with "dual intent" status, employer sponsorship, and navigating green card categories like EB-1C, EB-2, or EB-3.
Read MoreEB-5 offers a green card through investment, but being a US resident means new tax rules - talk to a tax pro for a smooth transition.
Read MoreNavigating work authorization for a Green Card applicant depends on their current status: existing work visa, no work permission, or applying for adjustment of status with Form I-765.
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