Client submits their CV and a copy of their passport
for initial review.
Client is screened for Green Card eligibility and
referred to AII Law if qualified.
Aswad Consultants offers services to eligible
clients and facilitates signing of service agreements with AII Law.
List of available jobs is shared; client selects
preferred roles and is matched accordingly.
Client is connected with the employer via an online
system. An interview via Skype, phone, or email may be conducted.
Employer extends a job offer; client accepts if
interested.
AII Law files the joint application (PERM or Form
9089) with the Department of Labor on behalf of the client and employer.
Client pays the Form I-140 filing fee of USD 700 and
may opt for the USD 2,500 premium processing upgrade.
Upon PERM approval, Form I-140 is filed with
USCIS.
Following I-140 approval, AII Law files the visa
application at the National Visa Center (NVC).
Client pays the visa fees and USCIS immigrant fee if
applying from outside the U.S.
National Visa Center Fee: USD 345 per person.
USCIS Immigrant Fee (Green Card): USD 220 per
person.
If the client is already in the U.S. under a
temporary status, Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) can be filed along with
I-140.
Form I-485 filing fee: USD 1,225 per person.
Note: Applicants pay either the immigrant visa fee
or I-485 fee, not both.
Additional fees include medical examination (approx.
USD 200/person) and document translation/certification costs.