Divisional Executive provides notice to Human Resources (HR) and Office of General
Counsel (OGC) of approval of University sponsorship of foreign national for Lawful
Permanent Residence (LPR)
Immigration Attorney recommends to OGC appropriate process for LPR
Immigration Attorney contacts employee to complete Employee Questionnaire and obtain
additional application material to confirm appropriate LPR process
Immigration Attorney prepares Immigration Visa Petition (Form I-140) and sends to
OGC for approval and signature
Immigration Attorney files Form I-140 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS)
(Note: If eligible, Immigration Attorney may be able to submit Application to Register
Permanent Residence (Form I-485) to USCIS simultaneously)
USCIS notifies Immigration Attorney of approval
Immigration Attorney provides notice of approval to OGC, HR, and employee
Immigration Attorney submits Form I-485 with USCIS (if not submitted withForm I-140)
USCIS issues Green Card to employee once it approves Form I-485