Immigration for Cooks

We have successfully handled many immigration cases for specialty cooks (restaurant chefs).  Restaurant cooks are not "Professionals", but they are in high shortage (supply does not meet demand).   Because of the "specialty" of the cooks, U.S. workers generally cannot do the job as well as foreign cooks.  To the surprise of most readers, our immigration cases for those specialty cooks have been approved quickly, even faster than these applications for computer/IT professionals or mechanical/civil engineers in some regions.

How did you do it?  We do it through fast track labor certification: Reduction in recruitment (RIR).

What requirements? 1. must have an employer (restaurant or food service related company) in the U.S. who is willing to file the application; 2. must have at least two-year experience as a cook.

What documents do we need? 1. The employer's legal name, address, telephone number and fax number; 2. The employer's federal employer identification number (tax number); 3. The alien worker's full name, address, date of birth; 4. The alien worker's two-year work experience verification letter; 5. The alien worker's work history.

Q&A:

1. Can you apply for a green card for a cook who is still in a foreign country? Yes.  That is exactly what we do.

2. Can the alien cook's family members come to the U.S. along with the alien cook? Yes.  Once we successfully get his immigration petition approved, the alien cook and his immediate family members (spouse and children) obtain immigrant visa to enter the U.S.

3. Can your law office find a sponsoring restaurant for me? No.  We are law office, not an employment agency.

4. Can you apply for a green card for an experienced cook who does not have legal status in this country? Generally not. More information is needed.

5. How do I start the process? Have the employer contact us.