How much does it cost to sponsor employment based green card?

Petitioning for foreign workers in the H-1B and permanent employment-based visa sponsorship processes can be an expensive. Sponsoring a nonimmigrant employee for the H-1B can cost anywhere between $1,250 to $4,500 in filing fees alone, not including fees paid to attorneys to facilitate the process.

Can you get a green card with a sponsor?

The process is straightforward and can be completed quickly. Also, unlike other immigrant categories, which initially grant 2-year conditional green card status, once you are approved for an employer sponsored green card, you are eligible to receive a full 10-year green card.

How much do companies pay for sponsorships?

While not many local organizations have starting sponsorships at this level, as an “average price,” we find that $750 per opportunity works pretty well. It allows businesses the flexibility to sponsor organizations at the $1000 level, as long as they’re balanced out by some $500 sponsorships.

What companies sponsor green cards?

Microsoft is by far and away the greatest sponsor of Green Card Applications with 39\% of the Top 25 companies total and 6\% of all applications. So maybe getting a job in Redmond, WA near Seattle is a great idea!

How much will it cost to get a green card?

ETA 9085 (PERM) filing fee: no charge

Can a small business sponsor a green card?

A small business can sponsor a green card for a prospective employee or a worker who is already employed. However, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services have specific criteria for sponsoring a green card as a small business owner.

Who can sponsor green card?

A Green Card holder (not a U.S. Citizen) may also sponsor their relative for a Green Card if the relative is their: Husband or wife, or. Unmarried son or daughter of any age.