EB-2 Process – Lawful Permanent Residence

  1. 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)

     

  2. Immigration Attorney recommends to OGC appropriate process for LPR

     

  3. HR prepares employer packet and recruitment documents for Immigration Attorney

     

  4. Immigration Attorney submits Labor Certification Application (Form ETA 9089) to Department of Labor (DOL)

     

  5. Upon approval of Labor Certification, Immigration Attorney prepares Immigration Visa Petition (Form I 140) and sends to OGC for approval and signature

     

  6. 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

  8. Immigration Attorney submits Form I-485 with USCIS (if not submitted with Form I-140)

     

  9. USCIS issues Green Card to employee once it approves Form I-485