EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM, EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA FIFTH PREFERENCE The EB-5 immigrant investor program (also known as the Regional Center) enables qualifying foreign nationals and their dependents (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) to apply for permanent residence in the United States and receive a green card. Several requirements must be met. The…
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EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRATION FOURTH PREFERENCE EB-4 You must be a special immigrant to qualify under the employment-based, fourth preference visa. The following individuals qualify as special immigrants: Religious Worker Special Immigrant Juveniles Armed Forces Members Certain Physicians International Employees of the U.S. Government abroad Broadcasters G-4 International Organization or NATO-6 Employees and their dependents Afghan and…
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EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRATION VISA – THIRD PREFERENCE EB-3 Three categories of individuals may qualify under the employment-based immigration visa, third preference: (1) the skilled worker, (2) the professional, and (3) the other workers or unskilled worker. The skilled worker The skilled worker is an individual who will fulfill a proffered position which requires a minimum of…
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EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANT VISA- SECOND PREFERENCE Members of professions holding an advanced degree or equivalent or foreign nationals who have exceptional ability may qualify for an employment-based, second preference. Eligibility under the Advanced Degree The proffered position in the United States requires an advanced degree or its equivalent or a combination of a baccalaureate degree plus…
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EB1 IMMIGRANT VISA– FIRST-PREFERENCE If you have an extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or a multinational executive or manager, then a EB1 immigrant visa may be for you. What qualifies as “Extraordinary Ability”? The extraordinary ability must be in the field in arts, education, business, science, or athletics and must be further…
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