Salt Lake City Immigrant Visa Attorneys
The immigration lawyer , Arnie Gardner, at the Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, relies on his years of immigration law experience to help people obtain lawful permanent resident status (LPR), or a “green card”. LPR status is usually obtained through sponsorship by a relative or employer. All categories of LPR applications require documentation, affidavits, and gathering recommendations and testimonials. For an immigration lawyer who understands how to obtain LPR status, contact the Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC
Family-based Immigration
Family based immigration requires the submission of a family petition (Petition for Alien Relative, I-130) by a relative who is currently a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. You obtain a priority date at the time the petition is filed. Based upon your priority date and whether the U.S. Department of State has set a cut-off date in your visa category, and depending on your home country, the immigration status of your relative, and your relationship, the wait for a visa number can be several years. Consult a knowledgeable immigrant visa attorney who can structure your application process to minimize the amount of time you need to wait.
The PERM Process
Most employment-based immigration visas require the employer to complete a labor certification process, or PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) with the U. S. Department of Labor. To navigate the PERM process, employers need a knowledgeable immigration attorney. The Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, has successfully secured labor certification for a number of clients through PERM. Once employment authorization is obtained through this process, the employer may file an I-140 application for LPR status.
Employment-based Immigration
There are several green card types for employees. Most common are the EB1, EB2 and EB-3 classifications, which include outstanding researchers, professors, doctors and other medical professionals; executives of multinational corporations; and other skilled workers. Waiting periods for some of these green card types can be lengthy. Applicants for LPR should consult a knowledgeable green card lawyer to determine the best category in which to apply.
To speak with an attorney who is knowledgeable about family-based and employment-based immigration, contact the Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC.
LAW OFFICE OF ARNOLD G. GARDNER, JR., PLLC
A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
PRACTICE LIMITED TO IMMIGRATION LAW
2257 South 1100 East, Suite 201
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Telephone: (801) 468-1400
FAX: (801) 468-1401
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The immigration and naturalization attorney, at Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, in Salt Lake City, Utah, represents clients throughout Utah including Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, West Valley, Logan, Cedar City, St. George, and throughout northern and southern Utah. The Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, represents clients in Boise and Pocatello, Idaho, and throughout the United States. Due to the complex nature of immigration law, legal advice cannot be given via e-mail. Please make an appointment for an in-office consultation with a family or business immigration lawyer, at Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC.
