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Starting the PERM Green Card Process
By Donald Slowik, Slowik and Robinson, LLC [May 7th, 2012]
The green-card process involves three separate steps: (1) obtaining an approved ETA-9089 application from the U.S. Department of Labor under the new PERM system; (2) obtaining approval of an I-140 petition; and (3) obtaining approval of the alien's I-485 application (as well as I-485 applications for any dependents). In terms of procedure, PERM requires a period of recruitment prior to filing of the application. The period can be as long as six months or as short as three months. For professional positions, PERM requires certain recruitment actions to be taken and documented within that time. >> MORE
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FAQs
Your most common questions answered:
- How can an alien become a legal permanent U.S. resident or green card holder?
- [April 13th 2010]
- To become a legal permanent resident, an alien must first be admitted as an immigrant. There are two basic methods for obtaining an immigrant visa: 1) through family relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, or 2) through employment. Specific information is available from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the United States.
- What is the difference between an immigrant and a nonimmigrant visa?
- [August 21st 2006]
- An immigrant visa is the visa issued to persons wishing to live permanently in the United States. A nonimmigrant visa is the visa issued to persons with permanent residence outside the U.S. but who wish to be in the U.S. on a temporary basis, for example, tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, or study.
- Does the fiance(e) visa automatically change to an alien registration card (green card)?
- [April 13th 2010]
- No. After the marriage takes place, the U.S. citizen must contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to change the alien spouse's status to legal permanent resident. This information is given to the alien fiance(e) upon his/her entry to the U.S.
