Expedited Green Card Approval, Reducing Wait Time From 10 Years To Lightning-Fast!

The Immigration Problem

Company A, a multinational business expanding its U.S. operations, sought to hire Jasmine, a highly skilled and experienced manager. However, Jasmine, who had already spent over 10 years in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, faced a significant obstacle, due to visa retrogression for Indian nationals, she was still a decade away from obtaining her green card.

Jasmine wanted a permanent future in the U.S., and Company A needed her expertise to grow its business. Both turned to VisaPro for a solution that would allow Jasmine to join their company while securing a much faster path to a green card.

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The Result

VisaPro’s attorneys crafted a strategic immigration plan leveraging Company A’s multinational structure. Instead of waiting another 10 years, Jasmine was able to secure her green card lightning-fast through the EB-1C Multinational Manager/Executive category!

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Inquiry Into The Background

Jasmine had been in the U.S. for over a decade in H-1B status. While she had an approved I-140, visa backlogs prevented her from moving forward with her green card application. Like many skilled professionals from India, she faced a wait time of at least 10 more years before becoming eligible for adjustment of status.

Being tied to her H-1B status meant Jasmine had limited career mobility, she couldn’t change employers freely, take on new opportunities, or grow her career as she desired.

At the same time, Company A, a rapidly growing U.S. business with a well-established parent company in India, wanted to hire Jasmine in a senior managerial role. They needed her leadership to help scale their U.S. operations but also wanted to ensure she had a clear and expedited pathway to a green card.

Both Jasmine and Company A approached VisaPro to find a solution that would allow Jasmine to join their team and gain permanent residence in the U.S. as quickly as possible.

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Analysis Of The Problem

VisaPro recognized that Jasmine’s H-1B-based green card process was stuck due to priority date backlogs for Indian nationals. Instead of waiting for a decade, we identified a far more efficient pathway – leveraging Company A’s multinational structure to qualify Jasmine for an EB-1C green card as a Multinational Manager.

The EB-1C category would allow Jasmine to bypass the green card backlogs and obtain her green card in just a few years. However, to qualify, she needed to spend at least one year in a managerial role at the overseas parent company before returning to the U.S.

VisaPro’s Successful Solution

VisaPro devised a two-step strategy that would allow Jasmine to:

1. Work in a qualifying managerial role at Company A’s parent company in India for one year.
2. Return to the U.S. on an L-1A visa as a transferee in a managerial role.
3. Immediately file for a green card under the EB-1C category.

Step 1: Transition to the Parent Company in India

• Jasmine moved to India with her family and assumed a senior managerial role at Company A’s parent company.
• She oversaw and managed over 50 employees, gaining deeper knowledge of the company’s global operations.
• Her leadership resulted in substantial business growth, increasing company profits within her 13-month tenure.

Step 2: Returning to the U.S. on an L-1A Visa

• After fulfilling the required one-year overseas employment, VisaPro prepared a strong L-1A petition proving that Jasmine had been working in a managerial capacity and that her role in the U.S. would be equally significant.
• The petition showcased her transformative impact on the company and the direct contributions she made to its international success.
• Jasmine’s L-1A visa was approved without issues, and she returned to the U.S. 18 months after initially leaving.

Step 3: Filing for EB-1C Green Card

• The moment Jasmine arrived in the U.S., VisaPro immediately began preparing her EB-1C green card petition.
• With her L-1A status secured, Company A successfully demonstrated that Jasmine played a crucial role in its expansion and leadership in the U.S.
• The EB-1C petition was submitted with a concurrent Adjustment of Status (Form I-485), ensuring no additional delays.
• The EB-1C petition was approved in less than 3 months without any Request for Evidence!
• Jasmine received her green card less than 3 months later, securing her permanent future in the U.S. in record time.

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Conclusion

Through meticulous planning and a well-executed strategy, VisaPro transformed Jasmine’s 10-year green card wait into a lightning-fast process.

By leveraging Company A’s multinational structure, Jasmine was able to secure her green card without waiting in the backlogged EB-2 queue. Instead, she gained career freedom, permanent residence, and the ability to advance her professional aspirations without restrictions.

VisaPro’s expert attorneys specialize in identifying creative immigration strategies for professionals and businesses. Whether you’re an employer looking to hire international talent or a foreign national seeking permanent residence, we can help you achieve success.

Need an expedited green card strategy? Contact VisaPro today for a FREE assessment and find out how we can help you secure your future in the U.S.!

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