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I had been on an E-3 visa (similar to a H1-B but for Australians and without dual-intent), I applied for a PERM via the EB-2 category (employment based advanced

by arkem 10y ago

I had been on an E-3 visa (similar to a H1-B but for Australians and without dual-intent), I applied for a PERM via the EB-2 category (employment based advanced degree / extraordinary ability). I had good immigration lawyers (McCown & Evans) and the process really had only a few main steps. 1. My employer describes to the Department of Labor a position that they would like to fill and demonstrating that they are unable to fill the position with a permanent resident or citizen. 2. A process where my employer submits my resume and reference letters to the Department of Labor to show that I am an alien that could fill the position. 3. I submit an application for permanent residence and and application to adjust my immigration status (from E-3 to PERM). Because there isn't a queue in my category (for my nationality) these can be filed simultaneously. The first two steps took about 6 months and the final step about a year.

elithrar 10y ago
> The first two steps took about 6 months and the final step about a year. That's quite lengthy (by the book): the LCA usually has a two-week turnaround. A nice perk is that it's also 'free' for the employer (there is no filing fee), although many have immigration lawyers on retainer to handle supporting paperwork and shepherd you through the process. Excluding the interview process at the employer, LCA -> visa interview -> issued E3 for me was about ~3 weeks.
- arkem 10y ago
  My E-3 process was always about 2 or 3 weeks (including interview) except for the one time the US Government shutdown while I was trying to get a LCA. The six month process for the labor requirements for a green card was longer in processing but also longer due to non-processing time spent getting letters attesting to my skills from previous employers and my current employer running job adverts to try and find local candidates that met the skill requirement.

by arkem 10y ago

elithrar 10y ago

> The first two steps took about 6 months and the final step about a year. That's quite lengthy (by the book): the LCA usually has a two-week turnaround. A nice perk is that it's also 'free' for the employer (there is no filing fee), although many have immigration lawyers on retainer to handle supporting paperwork and shepherd you through the process. Excluding the interview process at the employer, LCA -> visa interview -> issued E3 for me was about ~3 weeks.

arkem 10y ago
My E-3 process was always about 2 or 3 weeks (including interview) except for the one time the US Government shutdown while I was trying to get a LCA. The six month process for the labor requirements for a green card was longer in processing but also longer due to non-processing time spent getting letters attesting to my skills from previous employers and my current employer running job adverts to try and find local candidates that met the skill requirement.