these days sponsership is not required.  having good english is great, but i wonder if that can fetch one a good paying job.  technical education or somekind of skill would be a plus.  he seems to have very nice and good paying job in nepal, i am sure he will be surprised here.  i agree with syanjali that high expectation might be very depressing.  if he and his wife are ready to work in whatever job available for them, they wont have problem settling here.  life in usa is not easy. gas station job are good to start with, but i dont think people make career out of it.  why gas station by the way, why not some stores like kohls, target, or any other manufacturing company which will pay you better salary as well as have some benefits.  since he is a permanent resident, he should nt be seeking jobs only in gas stations/restaurants run by south asians.  he needs to think beyond that.  please advise accordingly.