Experienced Immigration Attorney for Academic Workers
In recognition of the important skills that professors, researchers and other academic workers contribute to the U.S. economy, Congress has created a number of programs under which academic workers can acquire lawful permanent residence (green card status) on an expedited basis.
I am Richard M. Green, an immigration lawyer in Orange County, California, serving clients worldwide. Over the course of more than a decade of immigration law practice, I have helped many academics obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States.
Helping Clients Obtain Green Cards Without Labor Certification
Among the main immigration advantages offered to academic workers is the availability of a number of options for employment-based immigration that do not require labor certification under the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) system, namely the following:
- National interest waivers: If the work that you do is considered important to the national interest of the United States, the immigration service may waive the lengthy and tedious process of labor certification.
- EB-1(a) visas: If you meet the criteria for a person of extraordinary ability, you may be eligible for an EB-1(a) first preference visa, which does not require labor certification or a job offer.
- EB-1(b) visas: If you are considered an outstanding researcher or professor, you may be eligible for an EB-1(b) visa, which also avoids the lengthy and tedious process of labor certification.
The rules governing waivers and visas for academics and professors are complex, and these applications require special attention from someone who understands the process and the criteria. In my practice, I have gained particularly substantial experience in this area.
Contact an Orange County Immigration Lawyer at 714-968-1670
If you need help getting approval to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis as a professor or other academic worker, I can guide you through the process. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, please contact my office at 714-968-1670 or by e-mail.
