EB-3 I-140 Approved for a Database Engineer After Comprehensive PERM Success

Case Details:

This case centered on a database engineering professional whose career trajectory demonstrated both technical excellence and strategic value to his employer. From the time he was an international student who got hired as an intern with OPT work authorization, the beneficiary advanced through two promotions, consistently expanding his skills in critical areas such as cloud computing integration. The specialized knowledge he acquired through years of work experience with the petitioning employer made his long-term retention an important goal for his employer.

The Locke Immigration Difference:

We provided comprehensive guidance throughout the employee's long tenure with the employer, from OPT to STEM OPT to H-1B, and the lengthy PERM and I-140 process. We helped the employer navigate complex documentation requirements while building a compelling case for the beneficiary's specialized skills, most of which had been gained while employed by the petitioning employer in substantially different roles than the offered green card job. Our strategic approach emphasized the employer's genuine business need for the beneficiary's expertise— rare technical skills that proved difficult to find among U.S. workers during the recruitment process. The successful labor certification and subsequent I-140 approval reflect our ability to manage complex employment-based cases from initial strategy through final approval, positioning the beneficiary to remain in H-1B status while waiting for his Priority Date to become current so that he can apply for permanent residency.