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Kimberly E. Harrison

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Apply For Work Green Cards In Texas With A Seasoned Attorney

When you manage a global workforce, temporary work visas are often just the first step. To keep your most valuable team members in the long term, you may need a permanent solution. Sponsoring an employee for an employment-based green card is one of the most effective ways to secure your company’s intellectual capital.

However, this process involves a multi-year timeline and strict federal rules. You need a lawyer who understands both the requirements and your business goals. At Harrison-Donaldson, Attorney at Law, I have spent more than two decades practicing immigration law. I have partnered with numerous businesses in Texas and Ohio, helping them secure permanent resident status for their key employees. If your HR department needs experienced counsel, I am ready to serve as your strategic partner.

Understanding The Preference Categories

The requirements for a work green card are divided into specific “preference” categories:

  • Priority workers (EB-1): This is for elite talent, such as multinational executives and outstanding researchers. These candidates are exempt from the lengthy labor certification process.
  • Advanced degree professionals (EB-2): This is for positions that require a Master’s degree or higher. It also fits candidates with a Bachelor’s degree who have five years of progressive experience, taking on more complex duties over time. It also includes National Interest Waivers (NIW) for work that benefits the United States.
  • Skilled, professional and other workers (EB-3): This category encompasses professionals with degrees, skilled workers with at least two years of training and experience, or employees in unskilled labor roles requiring less than 2 years of training or experience. It is a common path for many technical and essential roles.

Eligibility depends on your employee’s education, skills and role as well as the minimum requirements for the position. As such, choosing the correct category is critical. As your immigration attorney, I will review each candidate’s credentials against current regulations to recommend the pathway that offers a strong case for approval.

The PERM Labor Certification Process

For most EB-2 and EB-3 cases, the first step is getting the PERM labor certification. This process demonstrates to the department of labor that hiring a foreign national will not displace qualified U.S. workers.

As your legal counsel, I will manage this strict compliance workflow for you. I will help you obtain the “prevailing wage determination” (PWD) to ensure your salary meets federal standards. My team and I will also oversee the mandatory advertising and recruitment process, keeping detailed records to prove that no qualified U.S. candidates were available for the role.

Securing The Green Card: Two Paths

Once the initial petition is approved and an immigrant visa is available, the employee must apply for the work green card themselves. The method depends on where they currently live:

  • Adjustment of status: This is for employees already in the U.S., allowing them to stay here while the USCIS processes their application. Applicants can also get temporary permission to work and travel abroad while waiting for the final green card approval.
  • Consular processing:This is for future employees currently abroad. They will need to complete their paperwork through the national visa center and attend an interview at a U.S. consulate in their home country or country of residence.

The Visa Bulletin dictates when your employees can file for their green cards, which can create unpredictable waiting periods. I will actively monitor these priority dates for your team, ensuring that we are ready to file the moment a visa number becomes available.

Special Categories: Investors And Religious Workers

Beyond the standard corporate categories, I can also assist with specialized employment-based petitions, such as:

  • EB-4 special immigrants: This covers various special categories, including religious workers, special immigrant juveniles (SIJ) and certain international broadcasters.
  • EB-5 immigrant investors: This is for foreign nationals who invest significant capital into a new U.S. business that creates jobs.

These categories have unique evidence requirements. If any of these apply to your work or organization, I can help you gather the financial and organizational records needed to meet the statutory standards.

Secure The Future Of Your Workforce Today. Call Harrison-Donaldson, Attorney at Law.

Your company’s growth depends on the stability of your team. Schedule a consultation with me today to learn more about how I can help you navigate federal regulations and lock in your key talent for the long term. Call my firm at 214-810-3933 (my Texas office) or 614-647-2773 (my Ohio office) or fill out this online form to get started.