Employment Based Residency Petition - Immigration Services

If you are applying for an Employment Based Residency Petition in the United States, you no doubt have many questions. What documents do you need to proceed? What family benefits will you gain if you do obtain residency? How long will your visa last, and how and when must you renew it? What are the fees that you must pay to file the various US Citizenship and Immigration Forms?

Here at the Law Offices of Eliana Phelps, we can help you unravel your questions regarding employment based residency petition applications. We commend you to links, such www.uscis.gov and www.dol.gov, to learn a little bit more about the logistics and application process. You can also contact the State Department for more info.

Typically, the process of employment based residency petitioning is divided into four stages. The first stage involves getting approval at the state level from the State Employment Department. The second stage involves what is known as “pre-filing recruitment.” The third stage is getting a recruitment report from your employer. Finally, you must fill out a Form called the ETA 9089, which allows you to apply for a certification known as the permanent labor certification “PLC.”

How do you determine if you are eligible for employment based residency? If you are a researcher, religious worker, physician serving an “underserved” area, or investor in a company that employs 10+ US citizens as workers, you can likely get your petition.

Whether you are running into trouble with your application for employment based residency or you are simply confused by the logistics and want a free, no obligation consultation with an experienced immigration attorney, give the Law Offices of Eliana Phelps a call today at 909-393-4100. Our Upland, California offices have handled hundreds of cases regarding every immigration related matter under the sun. We can help you parse the rules which govern eligibility for residency and give you the peace of mind you need to make the best decisions for your financial well-being.