Can I extend my stay in the U.S. with an employment-based green card?

Yes, you can extend your stay in the U.S. with an employment-based green card. Generally, there are five categories for employment-based immigration: EB-1 (priority workers), EB-2 (professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability), EB-3 (skilled workers and professionals), EB-4 (special immigrants), and EB-5 (investor/entrepreneur). Depending on the category, you may need an employer to sponsor you for the green card. In Texas, employers need to have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to sponsor someone for a green card. The employer will also need to file a Labor Certification Application (LCA) with the U.S. Department of Labor. The LCA will prove that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the job and that the employer is paying the prevailing wage for the position. Once the employer’s sponsorship has been approved, the employer can file an I-140 petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If approved, the foreign national can then apply for a green card (adjustment of status) with the USCIS. After the application is approved, the foreign national will receive an employment-based green card. This will allow them to remain in the U.S. and work for the employer who sponsored them. It is important to note that this process can take several years.

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Sí, es posible extender su estancia en los Estados Unidos con una tarjeta de residencia basada en el empleo (llamada tarjeta de residencia verde). Esto le permite a una persona trabajar y residir de forma permanente en los Estados Unidos. La tarjeta de residencia verde se otorga a través de procesos de inmigración basados en el empleo, y una vez que se otorga, se puede usar para entrar y salir de los Estados Unidos. En Texas, hay varios programas específicos disponibles para aquellos que desean extender su estancia con una tarjeta de residencia verde. Muchos de estos programas se dirigen a empleadores que ofrecen puestos de trabajo a extranjeros calificados. La aplicación debe presentarse en línea y requiere una copia del pasaporte, historial de empleo, historial académico y una copia de la tarjeta de residencia o visa actual. Si la petición se aprueba, el solicitante recibirá una tarjeta de residencia verde con la que podrá trabajar y vivir de manera permanente en los Estados Unidos.

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