Employment Based
Forms and resources for employment based
25 resources in this category
I-140 Immigrant Petition Filing Guide
Comprehensive guide to the I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers across EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories.
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Petition Guide
Guide to filing an EB-1A extraordinary ability petition including the ten criteria and evidence strategies.
EB-1B Outstanding Researcher Petition Guide
How to file an EB-1B petition for outstanding professors and researchers with qualifying evidence.
EB-1C Multinational Manager Petition Guide
Guide to EB-1C petitions for multinational managers and executives being transferred to the United States.
EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Guide
Comprehensive guide to EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petitions under the Matter of Dhanasar framework.
PERM Labor Certification Process Guide
Guide to the PERM labor certification process required for most EB-2 and EB-3 green card applications.
H-1B Visa Application Guide
Complete guide to the H-1B specialty occupation visa including lottery registration, petition filing, and extensions.
H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Guide
Guide to the H-1B electronic registration and lottery process for cap-subject petitions.
H-1B to Green Card Transition Guide
Guide to transitioning from H-1B visa status to permanent residence through employer sponsorship.
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa Guide
Guide to L-1A and L-1B intracompany transferee visas for managers, executives, and specialized knowledge workers.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa Guide
Guide to O-1A and O-1B visa petitions for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, or business.
I-20 Student Visa Preparation Guide
Guide to obtaining an I-20 form and preparing for an F-1 student visa application.
OPT Application Guide (F-1 Students)
How to apply for Optional Practical Training work authorization during or after F-1 studies.
STEM OPT Extension Guide
Guide to applying for the 24-month STEM OPT extension including Training Plan requirements.
EB-2/EB-3 Downgrade Strategy Guide
Guide to the strategy of downgrading from EB-2 to EB-3 or porting priority dates for faster green card processing.
Employment-Based RFE Response Guide
How to respond to Requests for Evidence on employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions.
I-140 Premium Processing Guide
Guide to using premium processing for I-140 petitions to get a decision within 15 business days.
Employer Sponsorship Request Letter Template
Template for requesting employer sponsorship for an employment-based green card or work visa.
Job Change During Green Card Process Guide
Guide to AC21 portability rules for changing employers during the employment-based green card process.
EB-1A Recommendation Letter Template
Template for expert recommendation letters supporting an EB-1A extraordinary ability petition.
NIW Recommendation Letter Template
Template for recommendation letters supporting an EB-2 National Interest Waiver petition.
EB-1A Evidence Organization Worksheet
Worksheet for organizing evidence across the ten EB-1A criteria to build the strongest possible petition.
Employment-Based Cover Letter Template
Cover letter template for employment-based immigration filings with proper petition organization.
H-1B RFE Response Guide
Guide to responding to H-1B RFEs including specialty occupation, beneficiary qualifications, and wage level issues.
TN Visa Application Guide (USMCA)
Guide to TN professional visa applications for Canadian and Mexican citizens under USMCA.