EB-1 Process – Lawful Permanent Residence
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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)
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Immigration Attorney recommends to OGC appropriate process for LPR
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Immigration Attorney contacts employee to complete Employee Questionnaire and obtain additional application material to confirm appropriate LPR process
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Immigration Attorney prepares Immigration Visa Petition (Form I-140) and sends to OGC for approval and signature
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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
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Immigration Attorney submits Form I-485 with USCIS (if not submitted withForm I-140)
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USCIS issues Green Card to employee once it approves Form I-485