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Can an attorney or consultant “reserve” or “buy-up” a quota of Green Cards?
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Absolutely not! The Green Card is not for sale. No one has a “quota” of Green Cards. PR can only be obtained through the applicable legal procedures. If you are offered a Green Card for sale, be advised – it is a forgery, it is bogus, and it has been obtained through improper and probably [...]
May
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What are the basic requirements for obtaining PR through employment? What are the time frames involved?
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
It is recommended that you have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in order to obtain PR through employment. The first stage is to obtain your work visa (H-1; see attached articles); this can take up to ninety days. The second stage is applying for labor certification – here the time frames vary from [...]
May
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What are the various avenues to obtain lawful permanent residency (PR) in the United States?
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Two of the most common methods to obtain PR are through immediate family members who are already citizens or PRs, or through employment. The L-1 category may apply in certain circumstances. (see attached articles) Additionally, you may obtain PR through investment, asylum, diversity and legalization programs. The facts of each individual case vary and every [...]
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