Built for the long game
Green cards unfold over years and stages. We track priority dates, plan ahead, and keep multi-year cases on course so nothing slips between filings.
Employment-Based
Permanent residence for key talent.
We guide employers through green card strategy, PERM, and immigrant petitions, helping you keep the people your business depends on for the long term.
Overview
When an employee is essential to your future, permanent residence creates stability for them and for your business. The green card process is long and detail-heavy, but it does not have to be confusing. We map the right path, manage each stage, and keep your team and your employees informed from PERM through the final green card.
Why Employers Choose Ellis Porter
Organized case management
Clear workflows, status visibility, and practical updates your HR and legal teams can actually use. No chasing, no surprises, no dropped handoffs.
Strategy for complex cases
Every employee’s path is different. We identify the right visa, anticipate risk, and build an approach that fits both business needs and personal realities.
Human support for your people
Your employees are making life-changing moves. We treat them with clarity, respect, and care while keeping your internal team fully informed.
Results that reflect real experience.
- 23+ Years guiding clients through a system that rarely stands still.
- 15k+ Immigration approvals secured for individuals, families, and employers.
- 4.9/5 Average client review rating across hundreds of cases.
Employment-Based
The right category for each hire.
The strongest green card path depends on the role, the employee’s qualifications, and their country of birth. We help you weigh the options and choose the category that fits, so you invest in the path most likely to succeed rather than the most obvious one.
When PERM is the right starting point
Many roles begin with PERM labor certification. We help you decide when PERM is required and when a category that skips it may serve the employee better.
Choosing among EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
EB-1 suits priority workers, EB-2 advanced-degree roles, and EB-3 skilled and professional roles. We match each employee to the category with the strongest case.
Weighing speed against certainty
Priority dates and country of birth affect timing. We help you weigh a faster category against a stronger one so the choice fits your retention goals.
Planning across roles and teams
When sponsoring several employees, category choices add up. We help you set a consistent, defensible approach across your organization.
Employment-Based
Managed with order and visibility.
A green card case can span years and many moving parts. We bring order to all of it. You get a single point of contact, clear status on every case, and proactive updates, so your team is never left guessing and your employees always know where things stand.
A single point of contact
You work with a dedicated attorney who knows your program, so you are never repeating yourself or chasing answers across a team.
Status visibility you can share
We give your HR and legal teams clear, current status on every case, in a form you can pass along to leadership and employees.
Proactive, not reactive
We flag priority dates, expirations, and next steps before they become urgent, so your program stays ahead of deadlines.
Coordinated with your team
We fit into your existing HR workflows and keep handoffs clean, so cases keep moving without extra work on your side.
Featured Employment-Based Immigration Team Members
David Allen
Partner
Andy Ingebritson
Partner
Shaju Jacob
Managing Partner
Anthony Mosko
Partner
Natalia Sarraf
Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PERM and why does it matter?
PERM is the labor certification step that begins many employment green cards. It involves testing the labor market for the role. We manage the recruitment and filing requirements for you.
How do we choose between EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3?
It depends on the role and the employee’s qualifications. EB-1 is for priority workers, EB-2 for advanced degrees, and EB-3 for skilled and professional roles. We help you choose.
How long does an employment green card take?
It varies by category and the employee’s country of birth, since priority dates affect timing. We give you a realistic estimate and plan around your retention goals.
Can we sponsor an employee already on a visa?
Often yes. Many employees on H-1B, L-1, or other visas can be sponsored for a green card. We review their status and build a path that keeps them authorized throughout.
Does every green card require PERM?
No. Some categories, like certain EB-1 petitions and national interest cases, skip PERM. We confirm the most efficient path for each employee.
Hundreds of Success Stories
Working with their team, they’re flexible when they need to be and never defensive. They always look at it from a partnership perspective, not a CYA perspective, which is how a lot of attorneys operate. They bring a human aspect to a lot of things, and it’s nice.
Build a stronger immigration program.
Whether you are sponsoring one key employee or planning green card strategy across teams, Ellis Porter brings organized, responsive guidance that helps you retain the people your business depends on.