Obtaining A Green Card Through EB-3C Visa
To obtain a Green Card as a sheepherder through an EB-3C Visa, you have to undergo these steps:
Find A U.S. Employer
To initiate the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident in the United States, you must find a U.S. employer. This employer must be willing to sponsor your employment-based immigrant Visa.
Get PERM Labor Certification
It is your employer’s responsibility to obtain a labor certification from the DOL through Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification. This also marks the beginning of the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process. Your employer must undergo it to demonstrate that no U.S. workers are available, qualified, or willing to work for the job and the employer has followed labor laws.
File The Immigrant Petition
Once your employer obtains a labor certification, they can now file for Form I-140 or Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker on your behalf. This important form is submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
During this step, they must demonstrate their financial capacity to pay the offered wage. The employer must also provide USCIS with information about the nature of the job and your skills and qualifications.
Wait For Visa Availability
After submitting the petition, USCIS will provide a priority date based on the date of filing. It is used to determine when you can start filing for adjustment of status or undergo consular processing. The priority date holds significant importance in monitoring Visa availability, and it can fluctuate based on the demand for Visas within the EB-3 category.
Take Adjustment Of Status Or Consular Processing
Once your priority date becomes current, you can start your Green Card application, depending on where you currently are. If you are already in the United States, you can now file for Form I-485 or Adjustment of Status to USCIS. If you are outside the country, you have to undergo consular processing at a U.S. consulate or embassy in your country.
You must submit the required documents and evidence for background checks during this step.
Stand By For Approval
You can only wait after applying for status adjustment or undergoing consular processing. If there are no problems with the application, USCIS will process your Green Card and grant you a lawful permanent resident status.
It’s important to note that the EB-3C Visa process can be intricate, and supporting requirements may vary depending on individual cases and immigration policies.
Being a lawful permanent resident in the United States through an employment-based immigrant Visa is a conscious effort between you and your employer. You should work closely together and seek guidance from a skilled immigration attorney to navigate the process effectively.
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