sureshv120 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Most Indian companies are stingy on spending money, so I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how much it would cost for an employer to file for GC. That is Perm Labor from DOL cost I-140 Cost Then GC filing cost. Thanks for looking into this. Link to comment
JoeF Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 The employer has to pay for PERM, including all lawyer costs related to that. The employer can NOT ask the employer to pay the money back in any shape or form. Link to comment
t75 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 This is dopcumented on official government websites as well as what fees may be paid by the employee and what must be paid by the employer. YOU cannot buy a GC by paying the employer fees. Link to comment
jairichi Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Most Indian companies are stingy on spending money, so I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how much it would cost for an employer to file for GC. That is Perm Labor from DOL cost I-140 Cost Then GC filing cost. Thanks for looking into this. Unfortunately it is employer's concern and not yours. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Most Indian companies are stingy on spending money, so I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how much it would cost for an employer to file for GC. That is Perm Labor from DOL cost I-140 Cost Then GC filing cost. Thanks for looking into this. You can get that info from USCIS website. If you think that your employer is also stingy then find real employer. Link to comment
omshiv Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 if you are concerned about indian companies unable to pay the fees, then join American companies. Link to comment
sureshv120 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I do understand that many people misuse or pay for H1bs/GCs etc, but I am not one of them. I am scared of the law and abide by it. I work for a top 20 MNC in the world and I'll state the facts. Every company is stingy. And if my manager comes and tells me it's too costly we cannot bear the expenses and we won't do GC, then I will need to justify stating that I have worked with you for xyz years, I have contributed greatly to the company and clients and I deserve a GC and I will create value for the company in abc fashion. I will also need to counter the argument that a GC is too costly(in case my manager is lying). Please don't ask me to go and find another manager...:-)...It's just business for them and most of the managers/companies are like that. And it does not make sense joining a new company after working for 15 years in my American company. I have better chances here. It's sad that this forum has become so fine tuned to assume that everyone is paying for stuff. It's not that way. I completely appreciate everyone's valuable. Rahul, JoeF, Jairichi have all been valuable contributors to the forum. They help so many careers via this forum. But I have to say, not everyone does the wrong stuff and it's unfair to assume so. I have seen similar replies to other posts and the same tune. It's not fair... Link to comment
rahul412 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 To keep it simple, if your employer needs you in future then he will file your GC no matter how much it costs. IMO, filing GC doesn't cost much for your employer since he is one of the top 20 MNC's. If you think that you deserve a GC then file it under EB1. Link to comment
JoeF Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I do understand that many people misuse or pay for H1bs/GCs etc, but I am not one of them. I am scared of the law and abide by it. I work for a top 20 MNC in the world and I'll state the facts. Every company is stingy. And if my manager comes and tells me it's too costly we cannot bear the expenses and we won't do GC, then I will need to justify stating that I have worked with you for xyz years, I have contributed greatly to the company and clients and I deserve a GC and I will create value for the company in abc fashion. I will also need to counter the argument that a GC is too costly(in case my manager is lying). Please don't ask me to go and find another manager...:-)...It's just business for them and most of the managers/companies are like that. And it does not make sense joining a new company after working for 15 years in my American company. I have better chances here. It's sad that this forum has become so fine tuned to assume that everyone is paying for stuff. It's not that way. I completely appreciate everyone's valuable. Rahul, JoeF, Jairichi have all been valuable contributors to the forum. They help so many careers via this forum. But I have to say, not everyone does the wrong stuff and it's unfair to assume so. I have seen similar replies to other posts and the same tune. It's not fair... In the big picture of things a GC is cheap for an employer. Your office furniture+computer probably costs more. And an employer can even deduct the costs from their taxes, as business expenses. When your manager says "it's costly", what he essentially is saying is that they won't file a GC, that you are not valuable enough for them. Find another employer. Link to comment
stonecold_1981 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I think the OP raises a valid question. There are several companies that don't understand H-1B or GC process but pick up on hear-say and news reports that it is a cumbersome and expensive process. In such instances, it is useful to understand the true costs of the process and help the employer understand the facts. You could argue that an attorney would be a better source (and ultimately, the would end up hiring an attorney). However, it is useful to provide a general range to help move the needle for the employer. OP - My sense is that it costs somewhere between $10k to <$15k for the entire process (including attorney costs) although I don't know of the breakdown for each step of the process. This range is based on my experience (several years ago) so I can't say what it would cost now. For more specific fees information, you can check USCIS website. Link to comment
JoeF Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I think the OP raises a valid question. There are several companies that don't understand H-1B or GC process but pick up on hear-say and news reports that it is a cumbersome and expensive process. In such instances, it is useful to understand the true costs of the process and help the employer understand the facts. You could argue that an attorney would be a better source (and ultimately, the would end up hiring an attorney). However, it is useful to provide a general range to help move the needle for the employer. OP - My sense is that it costs somewhere between $10k to <$15k for the entire process (including attorney costs) although I don't know of the breakdown for each step of the process. This range is based on my experience (several years ago) so I can't say what it would cost now. For more specific fees information, you can check USCIS website. The OP said his employer is a top 20 MNC. These companies have competent HR. These companies know all the rules around the GC. This isn't a fly-by-night operation where the owner reads something in the news. Link to comment
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