USCIS outlines the complex process for obtaining employment-based visas, highlighting that applicants from mainland China face significant delays. Currently, the fastest category, EB-1, requires a three-year wait for applicants to adjust their status to permanent residency.
Key Details:
- Employment-based visa categories include F, H, J, L, and O.
- The process involves three major steps: I-140 approval, I-485 approval, and obtaining a green card (I-551).
- A waiver may be required between the I-485 approval and green card issuance.
- EB-1 applicants from mainland China currently face a three-year wait for adjustment of status.
This lengthy process impacts many immigrants seeking employment-based residency in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @williamokiwong