The
following procedural flowchart demonstrates the relationship between an RIR Labor
Certification process and Green Card Petitions for most EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
U.S.
Employer files a Labor Certification Application with an RIR Request on Employee's
behalf
Immigration
Petition by the U.S. Employer after the Labor Certification is Approved
(Form I-140 Petition)
Adjustment
of Status Application by the Alien Employee when the Priority Date is prior
to the published cutoff date
Once
Adjustment of Status Application is Approved, Alien receives Permanent Residence
(Green Card)
