Permanent Employment and Immigrant Visas
Texas Immigration Law Attorneys
Foreign nationals and employers seeking permanent employment visas must follow additional, more complex procedures to secure an immigrant visa. Whether you are an employer with experience in handling permanent visas, a new business owner in need of counsel or a foreign professional, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney to minimize delay, correctly document work and file petitions and applications, and handle any complications that may arise. At Ilagan & Associates, P.C., we are committed to helping our individual and business clients effectively navigate U.S. immigration laws.
Our attorneys will protect your rights, prevent delay, and handle all aspects of your immigration matter. Call 713-888-0811 (or toll-free at 866-664-2603) or contact us by e-mail for an initial consultation or case evaluation.
Family and Employment Based Green Card/Permanent Residence Status
Any green card holder or lawful permanent resident has the right to live and work in the United States. The two most common ways a green card can be obtained are through employment or through connection to a family member who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Our firm is experienced both in family based immigration as well as in procuring permanent employment visas on behalf of workers and employers.
Three Steps to Obtain a Permanent Employment Visa:
- Labor Certification Application: In most situations, employers must conduct specific real-world recruitment of U.S. citizens before filing an application for alien employment certification with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This application is commonly referred to as the "PERM labor certification process."
- Immigrant Visa Petition for Alien Worker: After the PERM labor certification application has been approved by DOL, the company files an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- Green Card: An employee can apply for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident of the U.S. during a month when his or her employment-based "priority date" is available, according to the U.S. Department of State's monthly "Visa Bulletin."
Counseling to your advantage in securing a permanent employment visa
Knowing how long each permanent employment visa matter can take at all phases of the immigration process, our attorneys will take every appropriate step to ensure that you have the advantage in obtaining a permanent employment visa in the most effective, efficient manner possible, while you maintain your valid temporary, non-immigrant visa status in the United States.
Please call 713-888-0811 (or toll-free at 866-664-2603) or e-mail our office to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced business and family immigration lawyer serving Harris County, Houston and nationwide.
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