Employment-Based Green Card Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona

Applying for permanent residency is a major step toward building a future in the United States. Going through the process without legal help often leads to mistakes, severe delays, or denied applications. The rules change frequently, and missing a single detail on your forms can set your timeline back by months or even years.

At Rafael Tirado & Associates, we assist employers, investors, entrepreneurs, and other professionals through the employment-based permanent residence process. With over two decades of experience, we provide personalized guidance that sets us apart.

Our attorneys review every document, file your paperwork correctly, and guide you step by step so you can focus on building a future in the United States. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona, and also serve clients in the surrounding areas and across the country. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Employment-Based Green Card Legal Services

Employment-based Green Cards allow qualifying foreign nationals to pursue lawful permanent residence based on their employment, skills, education, experience, or other professional qualifications. Because each immigration category has different requirements, determining the right path and preparing a strong application are important parts of the process.

Our employment-based Green Card services can include:

• Evaluating your employment-based immigration options

• Determining which employment-based category may fit your qualifications

• Assisting with employment-based petitions and applications

• Reviewing forms and supporting documentation

• Helping gather evidence needed to support your case

• Assisting with adjustment of status when applicable

• Guiding you through the permanent residence process

• Addressing issues that may arise during the application process

Our firm will work closely with you throughout your case to help make sure that the required documents and information are properly prepared and submitted.

Employment-Based Green Card Categories

The United States offers several paths to permanent residency based on your employment skills, education, and abilities. The government divides these employment-based (EB) visas into different preference categories. Below, we break down the first three main categories: EB1, EB2, and EB3.

EB1: Priority Workers

The EB1 category is for individuals who possess extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives or managers.

• Extraordinary ability: You must show sustained national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. You do not need a specific job offer, but you must intend to continue working in your field of expertise.

• Outstanding professors and researchers: You must demonstrate international recognition for your academic achievements in a specific field. You need at least 3 years of teaching or research experience, and you must have a job offer from a U.S. employer.

• Multinational managers or executives: You must have been employed outside the United States for at least one year by a firm or corporation in a managerial or executive role, and you must be coming to the U.S. to work for the same company or an affiliate.

Because EB1 standards are very high, approval requires substantial evidence. Our attorneys will help you gather awards, publications, and recommendation letters to build a compelling case.

EB2: Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability

The EB2 category applies to foreign nationals who hold advanced degrees or their equivalent, or who can show exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.

• Advanced degree: You must possess a master’s degree, a doctorate, or a bachelor’s degree followed by five years of progressive work experience in your specialty.

• Exceptional ability: You must show a degree of skill significantly above what is normally encountered in your field.

• National Interest Waiver (NIW): Normally, an EB2 petition requires a specific job offer and an approved labor certification from the Department of Labor. However, if your work benefits the United States on a national level, you can ask the government to waive the job offer requirement.

Filing an EB2 petition involves showing how your specific talents match the needs of the U.S. job market. Our team works with professionals across various industries in proving their qualifications and value to the national economy.

EB3: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers

The EB3 category includes skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers.

• Skilled workers: Your job requires at least 2 years of training or experience and cannot be temporary or seasonal.

• Professionals: Your job requires at least a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent, and you are a member of the professions.

• Unskilled workers (other workers): You are capable of performing unskilled labor that requires less than two years of training or experience, provided the work is not temporary or seasonal.

For the EB3 category, your employer must obtain a labor certification (PERM) from the Department of Labor. This proves that there are not enough available, qualified, and willing U.S. workers to fill the position, and that hiring you will not negatively affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

We guide both employers and employees through this detailed application process.

Adjustment of Status and Employment-Based Permanent Residence Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona

Employment-based immigration matters can affect your career, family, and ability to remain in the United States. Having experienced legal guidance can help you understand your options and approach the process with greater confidence.

Our founding attorney, Rafael Tirado, brings over two decades of experience to every case. He provides both English- and Spanish-speaking services and is licensed in both the United States and Mexico, catering to clients dealing with complex cross-border legal issues.

When you need help with your employment-based green card, we at Rafael Tirado & Associates are here for you. Contact our Phoenix, Arizona, office today.