How can I apply for permanent residency while in the U.S. on an H-1 visa?
A nonimmigrant working temporarily in the United States on an H-1B visa may, at the same time, lawfully seek to obtain permanent residency. However, a pending adjustment of status application does not relieve the H-1B nonimmigrant from the obligation to respect the terms of their nonimmigrant status. General Procedure Specific requirements for obtaining a green card through employment vary depending on the employment category. There are three main steps, however, that apply generally to each category. First, a Labor Certification must be filed with the state labor department office in the state of the employer’s place of business. The purpose of the Labor Certification is to prove that there are no qualified Americans available for the position being offered. Second, the immigrant petition for alien worker needs to be filed with the regional service center having jurisdiction over the employer’s place of business. Lastly, the applicant would need to apply for adjustment of status in th
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