How do I apply for a green card based on employment?

If you would like to apply for a green card (permanent residency) based on employment in Washington, there are several steps you need to take. First, you must have an employer willing to sponsor you. The employer must submit a Petition for Alien Worker (Form I-140) to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This petition must include evidence that you are able to perform the job, have the necessary education or experience, and that there are no qualified U.S. citizens or permanent residents who can do the job. Once the petition is approved, you must apply for an immigrant visa at the local US consulate in the country you currently live in. You will need to submit a variety of documents, including a copy of your passport, birth certificate, and evidence that you can support yourself financially once you arrive in the U.S. When you arrive in America, you must attend an interview at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. This is to make sure that all of your documents are in order and that you meet immigration requirements. If all goes well, you will be issued a green card. However, you should note that permanent residency based on employment is different from the other forms of employment-based immigration, such as temporary, seasonal, and student visas. Be sure to research all of the requirements before embarking on the application process.

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Para solicitar una tarjeta verde basada en el empleo, el solicitante debe primero comprobar que es elegible para la categoría de empleo que eligió. El empleador debe ser el patrocinador de la petición. Esto significa que el empleador debe aceptar presentar una solicitud de inmigración a su nombre. El empleador recibe el Formulario I-140, también conocido como Petición de Trabajador Extranjero. En el Formulario I-140, el empleador debe proporcionar información sobre el historial laboral, educación y habilidades del solicitante. Una vez que el Formulario I-140 se apruebe, el solicitante puede presentar la solicitud de tarjeta verde. Esto se realiza mediante el Formulario I-485, también conocido como Solicitud de Registro de Residencia Permanente. Con este formulario, los solicitantes deben proporcionar información sobre su historial laboral, educación y habilidades, así como su estatus migratorio actual. También deben proporcionar documentación adicional, como pruebas médicas recientes. Una vez que el Formulario I-485 se presente, el solicitante recibirá una entrevista con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. En la entrevista, el entrevistador verificará la información proporcionada en el Formulario I-485 y hará preguntas adicionales para confirmar la elegibilidad del solicitante. Si el entrevistador está satisfecho con la información, entonces el solicitante recibirá la tarjeta verde.

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