The Office of International Education facilitates the process by compiling the necessary documents and helps prepare the petitions for processing the H-1B visa for positions and individuals who qualify under the regulations. Upon request, the Office of International Education will provide information and assistance when you travel outside of the United States. As with any visa application, the decision to grant or deny a visa is made by the consular official. The Office of International Education can provide you with forms of instructions if you seek to invite family members to the U.S. or change their current immigration status. Replacement of documents If you lose your original immigration documents, the Office of International Education can provide information and necessary forms to help you obtain replacements.
Permanent residence is a status granted by the U.S. government to citizens of other countries.
The process is also known as obtaining a green card or immigration visa. Permanent residence is not the same as U.S. citizenship, although permanent residents may become eligible to become naturalized U.S. citizens after a certain number of years as a permanent resident. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident must petition for the individual, documenting an immediate family relationship limited to spouse, child, parent, sister or brother. A U.S. employer must document the need for a person's occupational skills, or the individual must prove he or she has achieved international recognition in his or her field. Employment-based permanent residence is the only category directly related to Gustavus Adolphus College's responsibilities as an employer.