Background
Mr Tsai, from Taipei, applied with his wife and one child. He wanted a green card through his US employer’s sponsorship.
Main concern
His US company was willing to sponsor him, but labour certification is complex and he worried about mistakes.
Our approach
We laid out each step — prevailing wage, recruitment, labour certification and the I-140 — and coordinated closely with the employer.
Process and outcome
His labour certification and I-140 were approved, and he received a green card in about 26 months.
Adviser’s comment
Labour certification has several stages; a clear timeline reduces delays.
EB-2 application process
- Assessment and employer match (Varies): We assess your qualifications and confirm the employer and role.
- Labour certification (PERM) (Per Department of Labor timelines): Prevailing wage determination, recruitment and filing of the labour certification.
- File I-140 (Premium processing about 15 working days): Once the labour certification is approved, the employer files the I-140; premium processing is available.
- Green card stage (Depends on visa backlog): File I-485 or attend a consular interview when your priority date is current.
Is this right for you?
Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.
Based on a real client’s experience; names and some details have been changed for privacy.
Learn more: US EB-2 Advanced Degree / Exceptional Ability