People in these jobs usually get "green cards" (GC) through the faster RIR processing. We have helped many people obtain GC's this way.

What is the procedure?

There are four steps to get your GC using the RIR processing.

First, you will have to advertise the job for a period of about three months. You will have to advertise in the right newspaper or other print publication, usually for two Sundays, once each month. We can help you pick the appropriate newspaper. Between these two advertising you will have to list your job in the Department of Labor's Internet job bank, called America's Job Bank (AJB).

Second, if no suitable candidate answers the ad for your position, your employer can then file your case with the Department of Labor. If the Department of Labor agrees that there are no American workers interested in your job they will give your employer a labor certification.

Third, after getting the labor certification, your employer will have to file papers with the INS. If the INS agrees you should have a GC they will issue an approval notice for you to schedule a GC interview.

Fourth, once you get the approval notice you can schedule a GC interview. You can do it either in the U.S. in the city were you live or in your home country. Generally speaking, it is much faster to have your GC interview in your home country. We can help you make a selection.

How long before I get my GC?

It will generally take 2 to 4 years from the time you start the case before you get your GC.

For those of you who want more detail on the steps and timing of the entire process of an average case, you can click here to download a time chart.

How much does this cost?

There are four parts to the cost: The Legal Fee, the Filing Fee, Other Expenses and Unusual Expenses (if any)

2/3 of the legal fee plus filing fee is due before we start working on your case. The next 1/6 is due when you receive your labor certification and the final 1/6 before your GC interview.

• Legal Fee
  • $6,000
  • Includes
  • GC for you and your family, if possible and we will let you know in advance if it is possible
  • Early warning when your temporary work visa will expire so you can prepare without any inconvenience to your job or family
• Filing fee
  • Filing fees in U.S.
    The total filing fees for a single person is about $350 - $500 over the course of the case. No filing fee is due for about one and a half years.
• Other expenses include advertising costs, postal and messenger charges, telephone and copy costs and other miscellaneous costs which we will outline in a fee agreement between us before we start working together. Advertising will usually be between $350 to $1,000 and is due near the beginning of the case. Other expenses are usually not a significant amount.
• Unusual Expenses
  • If there are any unusual expenses in your case, we will inform you. (This is rare.)

1. If I helped you get H-1B visa I have everything I need to get started
2. If I did not help you get H-1B visa please send me
   1. copies of the papers you filed to get your present visa
   2. I-94 (the little cardboard card stapled into your passport last time you came into the US)
   3. Your visa stamp
   4. Tell me if you are married and have children.

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