EB2 green cards are reserved for qualified immigrants who are: Members of the professions holding advanced degrees or their equivalent; Persons of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business; and Persons who qualify for national interest waivers. Unlike an EB1 priority worker, a person with an advanced degree can get a green card under […]
Most of the foreign-born students who are sponsored by their employers for permanent residence in the U.S. must undergo the PERM process. But are there any alternatives to PERM processing? Yes. The law provides that a select minority of applicants for lawful permanent residence may bypass the Labor Department, and may commence their application by directly […]
On January 21, 2022, the Biden Administration announced a number of reforms to benefit the U.S. economy by making it easier for foreign-born STEM professionals to work using OPT, J-1 and O-1A temporary work visas. In addition, the reforms would increase their ability to qualify for green cards under the national interest waiver program. For […]
