Become a Permanent Resident in the U.S.
An employer and in certain instances an employee may file an immigrant worker petition to become a permanent resident ("green card") in the United States. In most cases, PERM or labor certification is required prior to filing an immigration petition. Depending on the occupation and the category of the worker, labor certification may not be necessary, including those on EB-1 and EB-4 visas.
At Robert Brown LLC, our experienced immigration attorneys will help you file an I-140 immigration petition and meet all of the requirements to obtain permanent resident status in the U.S., including the preparation of all necessary documents and materials. headquartered in Cleveland, our firm represents clients across the world.
Classifications of Workers on Immigration Petitions
Since the requirements for each of the employment based priority worker classifications are different it is important to file in the classification that best fits you:
- High priority workers ( EB-1): Extraordinary workers in business, science, education, sports and other areas of employment
- Outstanding professors or researchers ( EB-1)
- Multinational executives or managers ( EB-1)
- Workers of exceptional ability or with advanced degrees (EB-2)
- Skilled workers and professionals (EB-3)
- Special immigrant religious workers (EB-4)
- Investors (EB-5)
While many workers fall into EB-2 and EB-3 categories, and require the process of PERM / labor certification, some EB-1, EB-2, EB-4 and EB-5 workers may be able to obtain a green card without labor certification. Our lawyers will help you understand these levels of classification and what is required to complete an immigrant worker petition.
Immigrant Visas for Foreign Workers
For more information about immigrant worker petitions, talk with an attorney at Robert Brown LLC. Schedule an initial consultation at one of our offices in Ohio, North Carolina or Florida by sending us an e-mail or by calling us toll free at 888.861.4414.
