articleIcon-icon

Article

3 min read

Guide to Employment-Based Green Cards

Immigration

Image

Author

Jemima Owen-Jones

Published

October 10, 2024

Last Update

October 17, 2024

Table of Contents

Benefits of the US green card

Employment-based paths to the US green card

A straightforward green card process

Take the next step to permanent residency with Deel Immigration

Benefits of the US green card

As a permanent resident, you have the freedom to live and work anywhere in the US, free from the hassles of sponsorship, visa applications, and residency intentions. With a green card, you enjoy all the benefits of US citizens, except for the right to vote.

Bring your family along

Your spouse and qualifying unmarried children under 21 can reside and work in the US alongside you.

Save on university tuition

As green card holders, you and your family can become state residents and qualify for in-state tuition at local universities.

Travel with ease

Traveling becomes smoother as a US permanent resident since US Customs and Border Patrol must allow entry to permanent residents, whereas visa holders can be denied.

Get on track to become a US citizen

After residing as a permanent resident for three to five years, you’re eligible to apply for US citizenship.

Employment-based paths to the US green card

Every employment-based petition may vary in its specifics, but they all lead to obtaining the same Green Card. Here are the different routes:

EB-1A (self-petition, extraordinary abilities visa)

Qualify for the EB-1A by meeting three or more extraordinary ability criteria, skipping PERM, self-petition, and filing with premium processing.

EB-2 NIW (self-petition, startup founder visa)

Skip PERM with the EB-2 NIW by showing that your work has “national importance,” self-petition, and file with premium processing.

EB-2 PERM (employer-sponsored visa)

Qualify for the EB-2 PERM with a valid job offer from an employer, an advanced degree, or exceptional ability in your field, and go through the PERM labor certification process.

EB-1C (employer-sponsored transfer visa)

Transfer from abroad on the EB-1C to your company’s US office in a managerial or executive position, skip PERM, and file premium processing.

I almost fell off my chair finding out my EB-2 NIW was approved! First my O-1A, now this! [Deel Immigration] is literally the best legal tech company for startups in the US.

David Obasiolu,

Chow420

Work From Anywhere
Unlock your global adventure with our global visa services
Whether you want to live in Spain for 6 months or relocate permanently to the US, we manage everything—from your application to consulate appointments—so you can focus on your project, not the paperwork.

A straightforward green card process

We make the green card application process easy. We guide you step by step so you know what to expect on your way to becoming a permanent resident.

Step 1

Plan your route

Our experienced US immigration professionals will work with you to craft a tailored green card pathway that aligns with your unique qualifications and desired timeframe.

Step 2

Submit your immigration petition

No matter which type of immigration petition you choose, our team will meticulously manage all the details and submit a strong case to USCIS.

Step 3

File for your green card

It may be possible to submit your green card application concurrently with your immigrant petition. If not, we’ll file it as soon as you qualify.

Step 4

Get your work and travel documents

USCIS will approve your Advanced parole (AP) and employment authorization (EAD), allowing you to travel internationally and work for any US employer while your green card is processed.

Step 5

Attend your green card interview

Our team will prepare you for your green card interview, paving the way to your permanent residency.

Step 6

Receive your green card

Once your green card is approved and received in the mail, it’s time to celebrate!

I had a great experience working with [Deel Immigration]! The [Deel] team was very professional, supportive, and a joy to work with. I would highly recommend [Deel Immigration] to any entrepreneur who is looking into getting a US EB-2 NIW visa!

Liliana Nordbakk,

TreBiome Inc.

Take the next step to permanent residency with Deel Immigration

Begin your journey toward permanent residency today by scheduling a free consultation.

Get started

Thank you, [Deel Immigration], for all the support and guidance! The team went the extra mile to submit my petition with premium processing. I am so happy for my EB-1 approval that I have no words to express my happiness and gratitude. Thank you, [Deel], for making this happen!

Sesh Rao Vaidyula,

Templar Shield

Image

About the author

Jemima is a nomadic writer, journalist, and digital marketer with a decade of experience crafting compelling B2B content for a global audience. She is a strong advocate for equal opportunities and is dedicated to shaping the future of work. At Deel, she specializes in thought-leadership content covering global mobility, cross-border compliance, and workplace culture topics.

Related resources

About Us

Customer Reviews

Help Center

API Documentation

Integrations

Deel Blog

Templates & guides

Careers

Get started with Deel

Pricing

US payroll

PEO

Deel Contractor of Record

Manage global workforces

Hire employees

Hire contractors

Relocate workers

Open API

Service status

Press

The Deel Advantage
Get the latest insights on today's world of work delivered straight to your inbox.

© Copyright 2024. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Privacy Policy

Legal Hub

Whistleblower Policy