 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| WORK BASED VISAS |
Labor Certification EB-2 & EB-3 |
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IMMIGRATION |
FAMILY- SPONSORED IMMIGRATION |
GREEN CARDS FOR ABUSED OR WIDOWED |
US CITIZENSHIP |
BUSINESS INVESTOR OPTIONS |
 |
| Back to Home Page |
|||||||
Our Web Site
is available in:
CZECH
FRENCH
GERMAN
HUNGARIAN
SPANISH
Labor Certification
To qualify for the green card in the EB-2 or EB-3 green card categories, the immigrant worker must obtain approval of a labor certification for the job he is being offered by a U.S. employer.
Labor certification is the process by which the intending immigrant attempts to show that he will not displace a U.S. worker by accepting a job which is being offered to him by a sponsoring U.S. business, non-profit organization, or educational institution. For most jobs, it suffices to advertise the job opening only locally, and to show that no U.S. worker in the local community is sufficiently qualified or available to accept the job.
In this process, it must be shown that the immigrant’s acceptance of the job would not serve to lower local wages. The sponsor must offer the job at what is called the "prevailing wage", which is the average wage paid to workers in the same or similar jobs in the sponsor’s local region, based on the statistics of the Department of Labor.
Since March 28, 2005, Labor Certification applications are filed electronically through the U.S. Department of Labor's website. Applications filed prior to March 28, 2005, are being processed at Backlog Elimination Centers in Philadelphia, Pensylvania, and Dallas, Texas.
Under some conditions, certain occupations or certain individuals, based on their specialized skills or experience, are exempt from the labor certification requirement.
| Two occupations which can qualify in the EB-3 category without labor certification are: |
| 1. Physical Therapists - who possess all the qualifications necessary to take the physical therapist licensing examination in the state in which they propose to practice physical therapy; and |
| 2. Professional Nurses - who have (i) passed the Commission on Graduates in Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Examination; or (ii) who hold a full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of intended employment. |
|
| Exceptions from Labor Certification in the EB-2 Category include: |
| Aliens of exceptional ability in the sciences or arts, who satisfy specific requirements, are exempted from the labor certification requirement. |
| For information on other work-based green card categories which do not require Labor Certification please select from the following menu: |
The information above is intended as a general description. Each individual's case requires specific advice and our firm offers an introductory consultation to review your case, the cost of which can be rebated against any retainer. We can assist you in getting settled in the U.S. state of your choice.
| Main Office: 2020 Cattlemen Road, Suite 100 Sarasota, Florida 34232 Phone: Fax: |
|
South Office: 13180 N. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 112 N. Fort Myers, Florida 33903 Phone: Fax: |
Back to top!
| The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be solely based upon advertisements. Before you decide, please ask us about our qualifications and experience and we will be pleased to send you free written information upon your request. |
© 2003 Anthony Olson, P.A. All logos and trade marks or names are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. Page uploaded 11/27/2007.
 |
 |
 |