Residence Permit by Non-Investment – United States

Make Your Dream Come True in America!
The United States – a country spanning 9.8 million square kilometers and comprising 50 states – offers limitless opportunities for you and your family. With Washington, D.C. as its capital, this country of 328 million people is one of the world's largest economic powers.

Imagine living in a country with:

• 50 states each with its own uniqueness
• Access to 131 countries without the hassle of visas
• Wide open job and business opportunities
• The world's top education system
• Modern health facilities

And most importantly? You can get all this with a Green Card!

Green Card: Your Golden Ticket to Living in America

What would it be like to have a Green Card? Imagine being able to:

• Live and work anywhere in the US, without the need for a sponsor.
• Send your child to a public school for FREE
• Get the same tuition fees as local residents
• Enjoy health and social security
• Get unemployment benefits (if you are laid off)
• Receive pension funds
• Plus, children born in the US are instant citizens!

How to Obtain a Green Card: How Many Options Are There?

1. Work Path (EB)

Have a special skill? This is the path for you:

• EB-1: For those who are super geniuses or top in their field.
• EB-2: Those with a bachelor's degree and cool skills.
• EB-3: Professional and skilled workers.
• EB-4: Religious workers only.
• EB-5: For those who want to invest.

2. Family Path

Have relatives in the US? Try this:

• Spouses and children under 21 years of age.
• Single children over 21 years old.
• Siblings (if the one in the US is already a citizen).

3. Lottery Program (Diversity Visa)

Who knows, your fortune might be here! An official US government program that can make your dreams come true.

Things to Remember:

• This program is only for 2 generations (you, your partner, and children under 21).
• You can't bring your parents if you still have Green Card status.
• You have to be a citizen first before you can invite your parents.

GREEN CARD AMERIKA NON INVESTMENT : EB-1, EB-2, EB-4

EB-1 : EMPLOYMENT BASED – The 1st PREFERENCE US GREEN CARD

EB-1 GREEN CARD DOES NOT REQUIRE A LABOR CERTIFICATE FROM SPONSOR / EMPLOYER.

1. EB-1 A: Extraordinary Ability

In the fields of Science, Art, Education, Business, Sports & gaining national & international recognition.

Meet at least 3 of the following criteria:

1. Recipient of an internationally recognized major award or prize.
2. Association members who need extraordinary achievements.
3. There is publication of material about the subject in professional publications or trade media or other major media.
4. As a judge on the work of others in the same or related field.
5. Significantly contribute in the field of science, art, sports, or business.
6. Author of scientific journals in professional or trade publications or other major media.
7. Showcasing individual work in art exhibitions.
8. Holding a leading or important role for an organization or institution that has a respectable reputation
9. Highly paid or earning very high remuneration compared to others in their field.
10. Commercial success in the performing arts.

2. EB-1 B : Outstanding Professors & Reserchers :

Minimum 3 years of teaching in your area of expertise & have international achievements.

3. EB-1 C : Certain Multinational Manager or Executive:

You must have worked outside the United States for at least one of the last three years with your sponsoring employer. Your employer must meet certain requirements to be eligible to sponsor you.

EB-2 : EMPLOYMENT BASED – The 2nd PREFERENCE US GREEN CARD

EB-2 Green Card REQUIRES LABOR CERTIFICATE from Sponsor/Employer.

Processing time: 8-14 months.

Sub Category :

1. Advanced Degree

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years post-baccalaureate, with progressive work experience, or a Master's degree. For a Doctorate: from the US or equivalent.

Need proof:

• Official academic record of a bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign degree, or official academic record showing that you have a US baccalaureate degree or equivalent foreign degree
• A letter from your current or former employer stating at least 5 years of progressive work experience in your field of expertise.

2. EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY

A specialized level of expertise in science, art or business.

Need proof:

• Academic records showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, or school related to your area of exceptional ability.
• A letter from a current or previous employer documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your field of work.
• Professional license or certification.
• Proof of salary or other compensation.
• Member of a professional association
• Recognition of your significant achievements and contributions from colleagues, government agencies, professional organizations or businesses
• Other proof of eligibility

EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) US GREEN CARD

Difference with EB-2:

EB-2 NIW DOES NOT require a LABOR CERTIFICATE / Sponsor, because your work is of NATIONAL INTEREST to the United States SELF PETITIONING with a Faster Process.

Processing time: 1-2 years.

Sub Category requirements: Same as EB-2

Factors that USCIS (Immigration) considers for EB-2 NIW approval

1. Substantial Merit: must bring significant benefits to the US in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, science & technology, culture, health, education.
2. National interests: USCIS is looking at future impacts.
3. Providing evidence: that the US gets more benefits by 'waiving'/ eliminating job offers.

Example Skills:

• Scientific Research: medicine, renewable energy, environmental conservation.
• Economic Impact : job creation, promoting innovation, FDI (Doreign Direct Investment).
• National Security : cyber security, defense technology.
• Healthcare : development of new drugs or medical devices, improving healthcare delivery system, Public Health research.
• Cultural or artistic contributions: artists, musicians, etc. who improve national cultural heritage American.
• Etc : For example, a commercial airline pilot.

EB-4 : EMPLOYMENT BASED – the 4th PREFERENCE US GREEN CARD

For who ?

• Religious Worker.
• Special Immigrant Juveniles : a child who is abandoned by his parents.
• Certain broadcasters;
• Certain retired officers or employees of the G-4 international organizations or NATO civilian employees.  
• Certain employees of the US government serving overseas & their families.
• Members of the US Armed Forces.
• Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone government employees
• Certain physicians who have been licensed and practicing medicine in the US since January 9, 1978.
• Non-citizen informants related to criminal or terrorist organizations (S non-immigrant).

SO, US GREEN CARD that you can register WITHOUT SPONSOR:

• EB-1 : EB-1 A, EB-1 B, EB-1 C
• EB-2 NIW (Non Interest Waiver)
• EB-5 (Investor Visa)

EB-3 EMPLOYMENT BASED – the 3rd PREFERENCE US GREEN CARD

Main Requirements (for all types of EB-3):

• You need a JOB OFFER, where the Employer becomes your sponsor to get a Green card.
• Employers must prove to the DOL (Department of Labor) that there is a shortage of similar workers in the US.

There are 3 categories:
Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers (Unskilled).

1. Skilled Worker:
   • Minimum 2 years work experience or training in a relevant field.
   • Minimum education: Under Graduate Degree (D3 or S-1).
2. Professional Worker:
   • Minimum Bachelor Degree (S-1) in a relevant field.
   • Work experience and education cannot be replaced by a degree.
3. Others / Unskilled Workers:
   • INTERGERI focuses on EB-3 Unskilled.
     • Job options are provided, where the 'employer' is willing to sponsor you to get a Green card.
     • You must be willing to work at the company and in the job you have selected for a MINIMUM of 1 year.

Some of the conveniences of the EB-3 Visa (through UNSKILLED JOBS)

1. No minimum assets required.
2. There is no minimum education requirement
3. No need for specific work experience
4. Understand basic English well enough to be able to communicate.
5. Can bring family: partner & children under 18 years old.

Process time :

• Regular : 3-3.5 years
• Premium: 1.5-2 years.

Can't wait in America, because tourist visas are a maximum of 6 months per visit.

EB-3 Visa Application Process (Unskilled / Other Workers):

This process requires the involvement of a US Immigration Attorney.

At the PRE ASSESSMENT Stage:

There is an online interview with the Consultant and the Employer. Your ability to communicate in English determines your success. Therefore, before the documents are submitted to the American Institution, the Employer must have AGREED to hire you. Only then does it proceed to the EB-3 Visa process.

There are 3 stages in the application:

1. PERM FILING STAGE (Permanent Labor Certification):

• Submit documents to the Department of Labor (DoL) / American Department of Manpower:
  To obtain approval in the form of a LABOR CERTIFICATE (LC) for the EMPLOYER (not for the Applicant).
• PERM: Electronic Review Management Program
  Process time: +/- 12-15 months.
  Applicants can check the application status at the link that will be provided after your files are submitted.
  PERM Submission Example

• Please check your PRIORITY DATE The Priority Date is the date when the PERM Labor Certification application is filed with the US Department of Labor.
• Check your case on the Department of Labor website: https://flag.dol.gov/case-status-search

• After +/- 15 months from the Priority Date, the PERM document will receive approval.

• PERM Approval is valid (6 months from the time of approval)
• Next, Submission to Phase II (USCIS) must be done before the Expiration Date.

2. SUBMIT PETITITION I-140 TO USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Process time :

• Regular : +/-12 months.
• Premium : 1-2 months or less. Additional official fees to USCIS: $ 2,805 for main applicant.

Example of Form I-797C, Receipt from USCIS of submitted Form I-140.

EXAMPLE :  FORM 1-140 APPROVAL from USCIS (American Immigration)– For APPLICANT.
(There is a form attached)

3. CONSULAR PROCESISNG / ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

• A. Consular Processing (CP).
  1. If you register FROM OUTSIDE United States of America.
  2. Process time 3-6 months.
  3. Submit Form DS-260 to NVC (National Visa Center).
  4. The DS-260 application is usually made shortly after the I-140 is approved.
  5. After the Priority Date: Current (the date is the same as or exceeds the queue date listed in the Visa Bulletin), you will receive instructions for a Medical Check-Up (MCU) at a US Embassy referral hospital. The MCU applies to all family members, including children over 14 years of age.
  6. The MCU results are sent by the hospital directly to the American Embassy or Consulate.
  7. After that, there is an appointment for an interview at the American Embassy or Consulate, valid for all family members registered for the EB-3 Greencard.
  8. If the interview is successful, you will receive IMMIGRANT VISA, valid for 6 months. Within 3-4 months you must immediately leave for America to start working. If REJECTED : the EB-3 registration process is considered a failure.
  9. After arriving in America:

Inform your US Immigration Attorney of your Address.
GREEN CARD will be sent to your address.

Example of Immigrant Visa:

• Adjustment of Status (AOS)
  • When you register when you PRESENT in the United States and have legal status with a Temporary Visa (Family Sponsored Visa, Work Visa, Student Visa etc). Tourist visa is not valid for this.
  • 9-12 month process.
  • Once your Priority Date is valid (as per the Visa Bulletin), a US Immigration Lawyer will file an AOS petition. (Form I-485) You and your family to USCIS, together.
  • You can apply for a Temporary Work Visa at the same time as applying for an AOS.
  • MCU is required, results are sent to USCIS.
  • Once AoS is approved, you will immediately receive GREEN CARD.

So the main difference between CONSULAR PROCESSING & ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS:

1. Consular Processing:
   • If you register FROM OUTSIDE United States of America.
   • Receive your Immigrant Visa first. The Green Card will be issued after you arrived in America.
2. Adjustment of Status:
   • When you register when you Located in the United States and have legal status with a Temporary Visa (Family Sponsored Visa, Work Visa, Student Visa etc). Tourist visa is not valid for this.
   • Get it right away GREEN CARD.

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