CGMP Labor Migration & Employment Authorization Flashcards

What is the PERM labor certification process primarily used for in U.S. immigration?

Answer: Sponsoring foreign nationals for employment-based green cards

PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) labor certification is the first step in most employment-based green card sponsorships, requiring employers to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available.

Which employment-based immigrant visa preference category is reserved for priority workers with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors, or multinational executives?

Answer: EB-1

EB-1 is the first employment-based preference category covering extraordinary ability workers, outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational managers or executives.

A migrant professional wants to self-petition for a green card based on extraordinary ability in science without a job offer. Which immigrant visa classification should be used?

Answer: EB-1A

EB-1A allows individuals with extraordinary ability to self-petition without an employer sponsor and without labor certification.

What does 'portability' mean under the AC21 Act for employment-based green card applicants?

Answer: An approved I-140 remains valid if the applicant changes jobs in the same or similar occupation after 180 days

AC21 portability allows an employment-based green card applicant to change employers or jobs if their I-485 has been pending for 180+ days and the new job is in the same or similar occupational classification.

Under U.S. immigration law, which document do employers use to verify employment eligibility of newly hired workers?

Answer: Form I-9

Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) must be completed for every person hired in the United States to verify identity and employment authorization.

Which government agency administers and enforces the E-Verify program used by employers to confirm work authorization?

Answer: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

USCIS administers E-Verify, the online system through which employers electronically verify employees' work authorization using information from Form I-9.