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INNISFAIL · GOLD CARD FIELD GUIDE

Does moving the employee into a new position transfer Gold Card approval automatically?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

No. An employer’s personnel decision does not determine government approval or the applicable classification. Assess the actual programme and case conditions.

Separate the position from the named person

The company may revise its sponsorship commitment, but eligibility, admissibility and visa availability remain government matters. Do not describe a job title or funded position as an immigration authorization that anyone can inherit.

A nonrefundable processing fee of fifteen thousand United States dollars per person, successful vetting, and then a gift of one million United States dollars paid by the applicant to the U.S. government, or two million where a corporate sponsor gives on the person's behalf. Speed in immigration is produced by specific mechanisms: premium processing where a category offers it, port-of-entry adjudication where a classification permits it, or an expressly expedited process. An applicant submits the application and processing fee, undergoes vetting, receives further instructions, makes the gift when told, and then proceeds toward permanent residence through the employment-based classification the authorities determine, which depends on a visa number being available under the Visa Bulletin. Disclose the requested citizenship and identity information accurately and review visa availability for the actual case rather than assuming residence or a second passport changes the queue.