Form I-140

Rajiv's Article - Can student visa holders apply for a Green Card?

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: June 30, 2021 

Synopsis

A green card is considered to have been filed usually when an application for an immigrant visa (Form I-140) is filed with the USCIS. The majority of the green cards require preclearance from the US Department of Labor, referred to as labor certification or PERM petition.

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27 May 2021: Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)

Immigration.com

Citizenship and Naturalization

Immigration Law

Discussion Topics, Thursday, May 27, 2021

FAQ: Not reporting change of address to the USCIS - Naturalization || Chances of getting an F-1 Visa when B-1 Visa was rejected earlier 214(b) denial

Green Card Through PERM, Part 1, The PERM Process

1 Green Card through PERM, Step 1 - The PERM process

    1.1 Preliminary points

        1.1.1 Most commonly used process and is based upon a permanent, full-time job offer

        1.1.2 Involves testing the labor market for a defined job

        1.1.3 Green card is for a "future job"

        1.1.4 Employment-based categories 2 and 3 (EB-2, EB-3)

Community Conference Call, April 29, 2021. Presented by: Rajiv S. Khanna (Every Other Thursday)

Immigration.com

Immigration Law

Green Card

Discussion Topics, Thursday, April 29,  2021:

FAQ: Options for potential H-4 dependent visa holder continuing their employment in India || Applying for a green card while on F-1 Student status or OPT

I-140 RFE – Progressive Experience

How does one prove that five years’ experience gained while working for one employer, with one job title is progressively responsible in nature? 

That issue was key in a recent EB-2, I-140 petition. USCIS issued a Request For Evidence (RFE) alleging that although the employee had the requisite experience, he had failed to establish that his experience had grown progressively responsible after receipt of his Bachelor’s degree.