Green Cards
- Chiropractors
Chiropractors,
like most other professionals generally must first be issued a permanent
labor certification from the Federal Department of Labor in order
to obtain an employment based green card. It is a common misconception
among chiropractors that investing in a clinic will ultimately result
in a green card. It should be understood that unless the investment
rises to the level needed to qualify as an Entrepreneur
Investor it will not be a means of obtaining a green
card, even though it may be enough to qualify for an E-2
Investor Visa.
In order for
a chiropractor to obtain a green card based on employment the following
steps must be completed:
- An employer
must obtain a permanent labor certification by establishing to
the Department of Labor that there are no qualified United States
workers willing and able to fill the permanent position being
offered to the chiropractor.
- Upon issuance
of a labor
certification the employer must file an immigrant
visa petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) and must prove: that the applicant possesses
the minimum qualifications required to fill the position being
offered; and, that the employer qualifies to sponsor a chiropractor
for a green card.
- Upon approval
of the immigrant visa petition the chiropractor must apply for
a green card interview either at the United States Embassy in
his home country or with the USCIS in the United States. If, at
the interview the chiropractor is not found to be inadmissible
for any reason (example: criminal history, immigration violations,
etc.) a green card will be issued.
Chiropractors
must understand that obtaining a green card through employment requires
an employer who is willing and able to sponsor the applicant; and,
most importantly, the chiropractor should not own a significant
part of the business that is submitting the application.
If you would
like to explore your specific green card options please send a request
to us at:
Greencards@usimmigrationlaw.net
or contact
Leibl &
Kirkwood
12865 Point Del Mar, Suite 190
Del Mar, CA 92014, USA
Tel. (858) 481-5211
Fax. (858) 481-7271
questions@usimmigrationlaw.net
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