Can I apply for green card if I am out of status?

Yes, you can apply for a green card if you overstayed a visa. You can apply to become a green card holder from inside the United States (known as an adjustment of status) or abroad (through consular processing).

Can a U.S. citizen sponsor a DACA recipient?

DACA recipients who have an immediate relative that is a U.S. citizen are eligible for sponsorship from that relative for permanent residence (green card). Sponsorship means the sponsor can demonstrate the ability to financially support the immigrant relative.

Can DACA join the military 2021?

A: No, DACA recipients are technically still undocumented immigrants, and thus, cannot currently join the military.

Who is eligible for employer sponsorship for green card?

Individuals seeking permanent resident status (a “green card”) in the United States who do not have a close U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident relative will most likely need employer sponsorship. Exceptions exist for asylum seekers, diversity lottery winners, major investors, and ministers, among others.

How does an employer help an employee become a permanent resident?

To help an employee become a permanent resident, the employer has to go through an application process with the United States Citizenship and Naturalization Service (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). There are specific requirements that must be met for this path to be successful.

Can an employee travel during the process of becoming a sponsor?

During this time, the employee can usually travel freely, unless he/she is subject to a restriction. The employee must also remain employed with the employer-sponsor through most of the process.

Can an employer sponsor an employee with an EB visa?

A U.S. employer may sponsor a prospective or current foreign national employee who is inside or outside the United States and who may qualify under one or more of the employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories. The EB visa categories are divided into several preference categories.