Immigrant Status or Permanent Residence
Several options are available for obtaining permanent residence (green card) status through employment. The listings below are some possible options that the ISSS may assist the alien and the UAB department in preparing and processing the petition. Please note: it is university policy and procedure that all employment based petitions be reviewed by the IRSS prior to being sent to the Immigration Service. The university will allow the alien to hire an outside attorney to assist in processing their documents; however, the attorney can only represent the alien and not the university. Furthermore, all petitions are circulated for an extensive signature routing process to ensure that all interested parties are in favor of supporting the petition by the university on behalf of the alien. Contact the IRSS staff to obtain additional information on employment based-petitions.
Categories of Employment-Based Petitions
The ISSS may assist in processing these employment-based petitions:
- Priority workers:
- Extraordinary ability in the arts, science, education, business, or athletics
- Outstanding professors and researchers
- Professionals possessing an advanced degree (or equivalent ) and individuals of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business
- Professionals possessing a bachelor's degree, skilled workers, and other workers
Note: The IRSS staff may only provide advice to UAB departments and their prospective employees. Individuals not affiliated with UAB should direct their inquires to an immigration attorney.
For more information on immigrant visas, please contact Lisa Townsend, Associate Director, IRSS:
Phone: (205) 934-4383
Fax: (205) 934-8664
Email: ltownsend@uab.edu
Mail: UAB International Recruitment and Student Services
SIH 113, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1280
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1150