EB-5 Immigrant Investors
This classification is essentially for investors that either invest in a new enterprise or an existing business in the U.S. The investment amount ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the type of investment. The Immigration Act of 1990 created a special green card category for substantial business investors. In the past, investors had to […]
EB-4 Certain Special Immigrants
The EB-4 classification contains perhaps the most subcategories that allow special immigrants to ultimately apply for a green card. These as noted above are: Ministers of Religion and Religious Workers A U.S. employer that is a bonafide non-profit religious organization, seeking to permanently employ an alien full time may file a petition under EB-4 classification. To qualify, the alien, […]
EB-3 Skilled/Unskilled Workers and Professionals
Please note that while eligibility requirements for EB-3 classification are less stringent, a long backlog exists for visas in the “Unskilled workers” category. Skilled workers This subcategory of EB-3 is for persons who have 2 years of training or work experience. Applying under this category requires a permanent full time offer of employment in addition to a labor certification. […]
EB-2 Advanced Degrees/Exceptional Ability
Under EB-2 classification holders of advanced degrees, persons with exceptional abilities in the sciences, arts, or business may apply for a work based green card. Under certain circumstances a National Interest Waiver may also be available as discussed below. Holders of Advanced degrees When applying under this category the Petitioner that is the U.S. employer, […]
EB-1 Priority Workers
What is an EB-1 Visa? The EB-1 visa is the preferred pathway for individuals of extraordinary ability to establish long-term residence in the U.S. Much like the O-1 visa, the EB-1 category includes aliens with exceptional ability in the education, arts, sciences, athletics,and business. Unlike the O-1 which is a temporary visa, the EB-1 priority workers visa is […]