Yes. Upon entry into the United States, the foreign worker is a permanent resident. The foreign worker will receive a social security number.
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Can a foreign worker work legally after entry into the United States?
Yes. Upon entry into the United States, the foreign worker is a permanent resident. The foreign worker will receive a social security number and can begin to work legally.
How does a foreign worker obtain the permanent residence (‘green card’) card after they enter the United States?
Approximately 2 weeks after entry as an immigrant, the foreign worker will receive a lawful permanent resident card by mail. The permanent resident card will be valid for 10 years.
How long can a foreign worker remain in the United States after they enter?
Permanently.
Does the employer have to pay a prevailing wage?
Yes. If the foreign individual is seeking a national interest waiver, then paying a prevailing wage is not required.
Can a U.S. employer file an Immigrant Petition without an attorney?
Yes. The immigration regulations do not require a U.S. employer to use the services of an attorney.
Can a foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) depart the United States while the permanent residence application is pending?
Yes. An Application for Travel Document (form I-131) can be filed in the United States by the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Advanced Parole Document to allow the foreign worker to depart and re-enter the… Read More
Can a foreign worker depart the United States while the permanent residence application is pending?
Yes. An Application for Travel Document (form I-131) is filed in the United States by the foreign worker with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Advanced Parole Document to allow the foreign worker to depart and re-enter the United States while the… Read More
Can a foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) work legally before obtaining permanent residence?
Yes. An Application for Employment Authorization (form I-765) can be filed in the United States by the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to allow the foreign worker’s spouse and/or child(ren) to… Read More
Can a foreign worker work legally before obtaining permanent residence?
Yes. An Application for Employment Authorization (form I-765) is filed in the United States by the foreign worker with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to allow the foreign worker to work legally in the United States until… Read More
