Yes, U.S. Businesses Can Sponsor You for a Green Card — Here's How It Works Every day, U.S. employers sponsor foreign nationals for green cards. It’s a 3-step process: PERM Labor Certification: The employer proves there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position. I-140 Petition: Shows you qualify for the job and your employer can pay your wage. Green Card Application: Either through adjustment of status or at a U.S. Embassy, depending on where you are. There are categories based on