What are the green card processing steps?

Step 1:Labor Certification

Application (ETA-750) submission through your employer to DOL (Department of labor).

Step 2:Petition for immigration I-140

Employer files Application (I-140) to INS.

Step 3:Adjustment of Status ( I-485)

• Apply for for EAD ( Employment Authorization Document) - Work authorization
• Apply for Advanced parole - If need to travel outside US

Step 4: Finally

Get the Green card stamping in the passport and Receiving the Plastic card.

Change of employment permitted once STEP-2 approved and 6 months passed after filing I-485