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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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“Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.” 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.

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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? . Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.”. What happens to her green card process? The process for EB-2 green cards. Can we take it over?

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Dear Sophie: Marriage-based green card versus EB-1C green card?

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Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.”. My company is sponsoring me for an EB-1C green card, but the process has been slow. I’m thinking about getting a green card through my spouse when we’re married. Take a listen!

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Dear Sophie: How do tech layoffs impact PERM and the green card process?

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Dear Sophie: Are there any visas or green cards I can get on my own? “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.” Will the layoffs in the tech industry affect the PERM process for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards? workers (U.S.

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Dear Sophie: Can I still get a green card through marriage if I’m divorcing?

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Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company? Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.”. Dear Sophie, I received a conditional green card after my wife and I got married in 2019.

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Dear Sophie: When should I sponsor engineers for green cards?

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“Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.”. Dear Sophie, The engineers that we’re trying to recruit are increasingly requesting that we sponsor them for green cards. Can you give me a rundown of the green cards that are available?

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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? “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.” More posts by this contributor.

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