Nicky2303

Yeah, it would be an L1-A so that would be fine. But if we did get sent over there, it would be likely to be for at least a year, possibly more. It's a tough one. I think when our oldest turns 15 or so the music is going to have to stop and we will have to then stay put wherever we are until the kids finish school.

Hope to God it's not France !

scrubbedexpat099

God is not French!

S Folinsky

There are several excellent immigration attorneys in Irvine and nearby areas. However, one is almost completely retired. John Alcorn is someone I respect. John Nelson in Newport Beach is also someone I respect. Luis Piscopo;

Consultation need not be limited to OC -- forum member J Craig Fong is excellent.

scrubbedexpat099

And not French, I was wondering when he would be mentioned.

Zez

We're here on E2 and unsure about what we want to do. Hubby's firm's lawyer seem to think we could go straight down the green card route but with the complicated stuff about having to advertise the job for x weeks and we could only then apply for green card if they can't find anyone else for the job.

We've not looked into it any further as we aren't sure what to do (it would be a slam dunk if family could come but....)

Please do report back as I'd be v interested to know

ian-mstm

I suggest you consult your own lawyer... someone who represents your interests, not the company's interests.

Ian

S Folinsky

Without knowing the particular facts of the case here, it may be quite likely that the suggested path is the way to go. When I was in practice, more than once I would be consulted and/or retained for "janitorial work" which was a result of the goal of avoiding the labor certificate procedure.

The LC route is weird but often works.

Zez

Oh, if we decided we wanted to stay we'd find a lawyer to help us, but we didn't know it was even possible and company suggested we ask their lawyer to find out....

uktonyc

Hi,
We are also here on an E2 visa and wanted to apply for a greencard for much the same reasons - stability for our kids as they get older, as well as flexibility with employment.
My husband's employer started the ball rolling early last year and it has taken the immigration attorneys about a year to decide the best approach and to get the PERM application in, we are just waiting now. Unfortunately we will come under the EB3 category as my husband only has an HND. He has twenty-something years of experience in his field, but that doesn't count for anything! So how long we will actually be waiting is not certain.
Good luck with finding more from a 4th attorney!