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Employment-Based Immigration Services

Our firm provides over 40 years of experience in employment-based immigration.

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Employment-Based Visa Categories

Immigrant visa categories (Green Cards):

  • EB-1: Persons of extraordinary ability; outstanding professors and researchers; multinational executives/managers
  • EB-2: Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability; includes National Interest Waivers
  • EB-3: Skilled and unskilled workers with defined levels of experience
  • EB-4: Physicians or religious workers
  • EB-5: Immigrant investors
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Other Employment-Based Immigration Services

Also offered are a variety of non-immigrant and related services such as:

  • E-1 treaty trader visas

  • E-2 treaty investor visas

  • H-1B specialty occupation visas

  • J-1 exchange program visas

  • L-1A intra-company transferee visas

  • O visas for extraordinary ability in arts, sciences, education, business, athletics, or entertainment

  • P visas for artists, athletes, and entertainment groups

  • R-1 religious worker visas

  • Change of Non-Immigrant Status

  • Employment Transfers

  • Dependent status filings for spouses and minor children

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Summary

Chicago Immigration Advocates Law Offices—a highly experienced law firm in Chicago—offers comprehensive guidance and representation across nearly all employment-based immigration pathways, both immigrant (Green Card) and non-immigrant. If you’re pursuing an employment-based visa or Green Card, they invite you to schedule a consultation for expert support.

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Frequent Questions

To learn more about our professional immigration services, contact our law office and set up a time to meet with us in a consultation.

Does the new September 2025 H-1B proclamation require a $100,000 fee for all new petitions?

No—only for new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, by employers with 50+ employees where over half are H-1B or L-1 holders. Existing approvals and renewals are exempt; pay via check with Form I-129.

If I’m already on H-1B status, does the 2025 proclamation affect my ability to stay or extend?

Generally no—USCIS guidance confirms it targets new entries and petitions, not current status holders. Extensions or changes remain unaffected, but monitor for employer compliance if outsourcing increases.

EB-2 green cards are unavailable now—what does that mean for my application in September 2025?

The FY 2025 EB-2 limit is reached; no new filings until October 1, 2025. Check the Visa Bulletin monthly for retrogression; file I-140 anytime, but hold I-485 until dates advance.

What are the average processing times for employment-based green cards in 2025?

Varies by category: EB-1 I-140 averages 6-12 months; EB-2/3 with PERM, 18-24 months total. Premium processing (15 days) available for I-140; track via USCIS case status for your receipt.

Can I change jobs during my H-1B while waiting for an employment-based green card?

Yes, via H-1B portability—file new I-129 with new employer after starting work. For green card, if I-140 approved, keep it valid; AC21 allows job changes after 180 days of I-485 pending without restarting.

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