Join me for a special episode where I welcome back immigration attorney Michael Wildes to discuss the green card process in the U.S. Michael explains the various paths to getting a green card, including the EB-5 visa program, which allows investors to obtain a green card. He also discusses employment-based visas like the EB-1 for those with extraordinary abilities. Additionally, Michael explores how domestic violence can affect immigration cases and shares practical advice for those seeking a green card through marriage.

Don't miss the first part of our interview, where Michael discusses U.S. immigration laws and visa options for private chefs. You can catch it here: US Immigration Laws and Visa Options for Private Chefs. 

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Time Stamps

00:04:00 - Green Card Process for Chefs
00:07:34 - Investment-Based Green Card (EB-5)
00:19:12 - The Importance of Controlling Your Fate
00:20:08 - Family-Based Green Card Process
00:27:28 - Marriage and Green Card Validity
00:32:13 - Border Security and Personal Privacy
00:33:50 - Employment-Based Green Card (EB-1)
00:41:20 - Green Card Through Labor Certification (PERM)
00:44:02 - Green Card Retention After Marriage Falls Apart
00:45:25 - Cost of Green Card Services with a Lawyer


Sound Bites

"Five years after getting a green card, or if you're married to an American citizen, three years. you can apply for citizenship."

"You never marry the wrong person for the right papers."

"The EB1 is a wonderful visa because you can apply for a green card independently of an employer."

"You can be creative, but creative and lying is a very fine line."


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