绿卡申请

Great. The first step is the PERM labor certification. Your employer needs to prove that no qualified US worker is available for your position. This involves posting job advertisements and documenting the recruitment process.

For Chinese nationals, the wait can be quite long due to per-country limits. After PERM approval, which takes about eight to twelve months, you file the I-140 petition. Then you wait for your priority date to become current, which could take several years.

If you qualify for EB-1, which is for individuals with extraordinary ability or outstanding researchers, you can skip the PERM step entirely. There is also premium processing for the I-140, which guarantees a response within fifteen business days for an extra fee of two thousand eight hundred and five dollars.

It depends on which stage you are at. If PERM is still pending, you would have to start over with the new employer. If the I-140 is already approved, you can port your priority date to a new application under certain conditions.

Absolutely. Spouses of US citizens are considered immediate relatives, which means there is no waiting list. She would file Form I-130, and you would file Form I-485 for adjustment of status simultaneously.

Typically twelve to eighteen months from filing to approval. During this time, you will have a biometrics appointment for fingerprints and an interview at your local USCIS office. You will also receive a work permit while the application is pending.

Bring your marriage certificate, joint bank statements, shared lease or mortgage documents, photos together, and any other evidence of a genuine marriage. The officer will ask both of you questions about your relationship to verify it is legitimate.

If you have been married for less than two years at the time of approval, you will receive a conditional green card valid for two years. Before it expires, you file Form I-751 jointly with your spouse to remove the conditions and get a permanent ten-year card.