There are several ways an individual can apply for a green card in the U.S.: through a family member, the diversity lottery or through an employer. Some of the most commonly used employment-based green card application categories and requirements are outlined on this page, and each includes complex eligibility guidelines. The most efficient way to determine your options and move through the process is by hiring an experienced Boston employment immigration attorney.
Required Actions for Employers
There are requirements that apply to employers, as well as to the immigrants seeking employment-based green cards.
Employers are responsible for the first step of the process for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through employment. The company must obtain an approved PERM Labor Certification by proving that it was unsuccessful in recruiting a qualified U.S. worker for the position it is offering the foreign national.
Employers, as well as immigrants must provide evidence to accompany the employment-based green card application. This can be complicated, and our in-depth knowledge of the eligibility criteria can save applicants significant amounts of time and money that may be wasted if the petition is rejected.
Contact our Boston employment immigration lawyers to discuss your unique circumstances. We will explain the process and make suggestions so you can make informed decisions about important next steps.
Types of employment-based green cards
EB-1 — These visas are designed for managers and other executives, outstanding professors and researchers and others who have an extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
EB-2 — This category is for foreign-born professionals with advanced degrees, a job offer from a U.S. company, and exceptional ability to perform activities that will substantially benefit the U.S. national interest.
EB-3 — Professionals in this category must have an advanced degree from the U.S. or from their country of origin and a job offer. This visa can also be used by skilled workers with at least two years of training/experience in the position they have been offered. Unskilled workers do not have to prove any previous training or experience and only need a job offer from a U.S. company.
Massachusetts Employment-Based Green Card Lawyers
The green card lawyers at the law firm of Genzale & Haven, LLP, provide comprehensive counsel to individuals and employers who seek immigration visas based on employment status or needs. As a boutique firm, we place a premium on personalized service. Our attorneys take time during the free consultation to listen carefully to your questions and concerns. You are under no obligation to retain our services. Contact us to arrange a convenient meeting.
If you choose to hire us to handle your application, you will always work directly with the same lawyer throughout the process. We will carefully evaluate your circumstances to determine the most effective way to make application. Our skilled attorneys will handle all the paperwork and represent you at all hearings or other proceedings.
Contact Genzale & Haven, LLP
We invite you to contact us online or call our office at 617-849-7285 to schedule an appointment with one of our Boston immigration attorneys. Your initial consultation is without cost or obligation. We serve clients around the globe from our office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Our Location
Located in the heart of downtown Boston at the foot of Beacon Hill, our office is just minutes away from the Boston Commons, John F. Kennedy Federal Building and the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse. We are easily accessible by public transportation.
Our attorneys speak Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
