Category: Green Card Process
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What Is an SOC Code in a Green Card Application?
An SOC code is used to classify a job in many employment-based green card cases. This guide explains what an SOC code is, why it matters for prevailing wage and PERM, and why job duties are more important than the job title alone.
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What Does an Employer Need to Sponsor a Green Card?
Many workers wonder whether their employer can sponsor them for a green card. This guide explains the basic employer requirements, including a real job offer, ability to pay the wage, PERM, job duties, and company documents.
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¿Los solicitantes de la green card ahora tienen que salir de Estados Unidos?
Una nueva política de USCIS sobre el ajuste de estatus ha causado preocupación entre solicitantes de la green card. Este artículo explica lo que se sabe hasta ahora, qué sigue sin estar claro y cuándo una persona podría tener que usar el proceso consular fuera de Estados Unidos.
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Do Green Card Applicants Now Have to Leave the U.S.? What the New USCIS Adjustment of Status Policy Means
A new USCIS Adjustment of Status policy has raised concerns that some green card applicants may need to leave the United States and apply through consular processing. This guide explains what is currently known, what remains unclear, and what applicants and employers should consider.
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Can You Work While Your Green Card Application Is Pending?
Many green card applicants wonder if they can work while their application is pending. This guide explains when you need an EAD, when current visa status may allow work, and what mistakes to avoid before starting a job.
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Can You Apply for a Green Card After Entering the U.S. on an L-1 Visa?
Many people who enter the United States on an L-1 visa wonder if they can later apply for a green card. In many cases, it may be possible, but the best path depends on whether the person has L-1A or L-1B status, the job role, the employer, and the green card category.
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What Is Advance Parole? Travel While Your Green Card Application Is Pending
Advance parole may allow some green card applicants to travel outside the United States while Form I-485 is pending. Learn what it means, when it may be needed, and what risks to understand before traveling.
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What Is Adjustment of Status? A Simple Guide for Green Card Applicants
Learn what adjustment of status means, who may qualify, and what to expect when applying for a green card from inside the United States.
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Can You Apply for a Green Card While in the United States?
Some people may be able to apply for a Green Card while staying in the United States through a process called adjustment of status. This guide explains the basics in simple language.
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Permiso de trabajo en Estados Unidos: quién puede solicitarlo y cuánto tarda
Aprenda quién puede solicitar un permiso de trabajo en Estados Unidos, qué es el Formulario I-765, cuánto tarda y cuándo conviene hablar con un abogado de inmigración.