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My application for PERM (EB2) took 6 months to get wage determination approval. Assuming we don't waste time to file a PERM application with the DOL, how long should it take from now until I get the labor certification? The processing center is on the west coast (being filed in CA).

Fragomen filed eb2 and eb3 for i-140, i paid 2500$ and applied premium processing for EB-2, i got approval notice for EB3. i mailed Fragomen about this, they said that, they applied the premium processing upgrade request to EB-2, they said they are looking into the matter and will circle back...

Hello all, I'm a F1(OPT STEM Extension) visa holder working a Full Time job and now looking for the next steps. I know the immediate next path is the H1-B but once I did my research on other categories I found out that I'm falling into EB-2 Advanced Degree preference since I'm a MS holder with a...

Hi, My current employer is filing my PERM application and wants me to get experience letters. Since this is my first job out of school and I have no prior employers, is it acceptable to get these from my current supervisors? Acc to my lawyers, the Department of Labor typically don't accept...

I have a quick question regarding Visas that would allow me to work in the US. I am a German university student about to graduate with a Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering and would like to work full time in the USA (Minnesota) after graduation. My question: Is it correct, that there are...

I have worked for my US based employer (Company 'A') since 2004 on H1 after completing MS, and have applied for GC with them in 2008 in EB2. In 2011 I have relocated back to India while GC application was pending and changed my processing to 'Consular Processing'. While I was in India, I have my...

Hello, I have an AOS I-485 pending, just received biometric appointment letter and the company is being acquired. Due to certain complexities in the deal, the acquisition is not being done as "successor of interest" and is more of an asset purchase to reduce business liabilities for the...

Hello, I have a question about my employee for whom I am filing for a GC/EB2. He's on a H1B, expiring in Aug '18. He still has three years of his H1B, therefore I have requested a Prevailing Wage so as to extend his H1B while his EB2 is being processed. The PERM should arrive at the beginning...

I am currently working as a Data Analyst and my status is H1B (since 2005). Recently, we filed for H1 extension. Unfortunately, my company is going through financial issues. So, I am planning to change jobs. Hence, I have 2 important questions with regards to change in job: 1. H1 transfer-...

Hi, I'm seeing a challenge in getting my Birth Certificate, that is required for the EB-2. The small hospital in which I was born no longer exists, and it was converted into a school several years back. The corporation in my country had asked to check with the municipality and see if they...

Hi, I have a little complicated issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm on my OPT that will expire on next January. I was planning to apply for green card through EB2-NIW by end of this month. But now I need to travel back to my country due to an urgent family issue. I can stay...

Hi, I have a little complicated issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm on my OPT that will expire on next January. I was planning to apply for green card through EB2-NIW by end of this month. But now I need to travel back to my country due to an urgent family issue. I can stay...

Hey all Just trying to gather data for a small issue: Did anyone get a permanent residence / Green card, applied through employment, interview waived in-spite of having a DUI. Just trying to figure out if it is even possible to get interview waived ( I know waiving is not in candidate's control)

Hello, I am in the process of submitting my application for NIW. I have 2 independent letters: one from USDA and the other from USEPA officials. Now, somebody told me that federal employees are not authorized to write any such letters. Please let me know if that's true.