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Dear Sophie: How long am I required to stay at my current job after I get my green card?

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My employer sponsored me for an EB-2 green card, and my application has been approved, but I’m still waiting for a decision on my application to register for permanent residence. If I should stick it out, how long should I stay with my current employer after I receive my green card? Can I transfer my green card?

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Dear Sophie: Are there any visas or green cards I can get on my own?

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Dear Sophie: My co-founder’s a green card applicant who just got laid off. Are there any visas or green cards that I can apply for on my own without relying on my employer? The USCIS December report , released last week, states USCIS will accept I-485 adjustment of status applications based on the Dates for Filing.

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Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company?

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Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards? . Her current employer is sponsoring her for an EB-2 green card, and our startup wants to hire her as a senior engineer. What happens to her green card process? The process for EB-2 green cards. More posts by this contributor.

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Dear Sophie: Questions about green cards and EB-2 priority dates

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Dear Sophie: How can we transfer a candidate’s H-1B and green card? Dear Sophie: Will a doctor get a green card faster than an engineer? I’m Indian by birth, so I know I’m going to be waiting a long time to get a green card. Here’s why: You’re nearing the front of the green card line anyway. Idealistic from India.

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Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards? 

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Dear Sophie: Tell me more about the EB-1A extraordinary ability green card. They’re looking for H-1B transfers and green cards. Dear Baffled, Yes, you should absolutely sponsor international talent for green cards! Green card sponsorship as a benefit. Companies need to offer green card sponsorship to remain competitive.

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Ask Sophie: How many employment green cards are available each year?

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More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: How do we transfer H-1Bs and green cards to our startup? Dear Sophie, I’m trying to figure out how long I have to wait for a green card. I have two questions for you: How many employment green cards in each category are available every year? How do I make sense of the Visa Bulletin?

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Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse

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citizen and plan to sponsor my fiancé for a green card. How long does it typically take to get a green card for a spouse? I recommend that you get married in a civil ceremony as soon as possible and immediately file for a green card. or a marriage-based green card. Any tips you can share?

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