Background
Our client Ali is a specialist in the design and construction of educational environments, specifically K-12 and colleges. His past includes working on the interior design and development of new school campuses across the United States. He also has extensive experience with scheduling projects and budget planning.
However, before Ali could secure approval for the EB-3 green card, he required legal support to transition from a TN visa to the EB-3 green card, which required navigating:
- The complex PERM labor certification process
- Filing the I-140 petition with supporting evidence
- And the final step of the green card process, I-485 Adjustment of Status.
VisaNation Case Strategy
Because our client’s expertise lies in the specialized field of constructing high-quality K-12 and college institutions, we drafted the PERM labor certification highlighting the role’s specific requirements in this specialty area. We focused on the intersection of Ali’s work in interior design, budget planning, and education-specific construction requirements to ensure the role was clearly defined as a “Skilled Worker” that could not be easily filled by a domestic candidate.
To prove our client’s eligibility for the EB-3, our team supported the client in securing a detailed evaluation from a reputable body to demonstrate the equivalency of his architectural degree secured in Canada.
We also supported the drafting of letters of recommendation from his former employers, highlighting his experience in using project scheduling software and budget planning frameworks, along with handling multi-million dollar school construction budgets. Further to this, we showed his professional growth as he transitioned from interior design planning roles to direct management of teams.
Verdict
Our legal team prepared a comprehensive petition leading to our client’s EB-3 Green Card approval in just over two years, without a single Request for Evidence (RFE). By proactively addressing the complexities of his TN-to-EB-3 transition and documenting his niche in educational infrastructure, we secured his permanent residency. Our client is now able to continue his impactful work overseeing multi-million dollar school construction projects across the country with the long-term security of a green card.
