IFS Employment-Based Immigration 3

Question 1

A multinational manager seeking an EB-1C green card must have worked for the overseas affiliate for at least how long in the past 3 years?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

EB-1C requires the beneficiary to have been employed by the overseas entity for at least 1 year within the 3 years preceding the petition.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) in the PERM labor certification process?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the offered wage meets or exceeds the minimum wage for the occupation and location

Answer

The PWD establishes the minimum wage that must be offered so U.S. workers are not undercut by lower wages offered to foreign workers.

Question 3

Under AC21 portability, an employment-based adjustment of status applicant can change jobs or employers if the I-485 has been pending for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

AC21 allows I-485 portability after 180 days if the new job is in the same or similar occupational classification.

Question 4

Which form does a foreign national use to apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident inside the United States?

Accepted Answer

Form I-485

Answer

Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is filed by those seeking a green card from within the U.S.

Question 5

A Schedule A occupation bypasses the PERM labor certification requirement. Which of the following is currently a Schedule A Group I occupation?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapists and registered nurses

Answer

Schedule A Group I pre-certifies physical therapists and registered nurses, allowing their employers to skip the PERM process.

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IFS Employment-Based Immigration 3