EB-1 visas are for those who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in fields such as the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, and have received national or international recognition for these abilities. If you are an outstanding professor, researcher, multinational manager, or executive, then you may also qualify.
Employment Based Immigration
EB-1 First Preference (“Priority Workers”)
Required Evidence according to the USCIS:
- Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
- Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members
- Evidence of published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media
- Evidence that you have been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
- Evidence of your original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
- Evidence of your authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
- Evidence that your work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
- Evidence of your performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
- Evidence that you command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
- Evidence of your commercial successes in the performing arts
The above stated criteria are not all-inclusive and additional and/or alternative conditions may be necessary depending on your situation. Contact Elan I. Baret, P.A. today, for a free consultation.
EB-2 Second Preference
EB-2 visas are for members holding an advanced degree or a foreign national with an exceptional ability.
Required Evidence according to the USCIS:
- Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability
- Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation
- A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation
- Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability
- Membership in a professional association(s)
- Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
- Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable
The above stated criteria are not all-inclusive and additional and/or alternative conditions may be necessary depending on your situation. Contact Elan I. Baret, P.A. today, for a free consultation.
EB-3 Professional, Skilled and Other Workers
EB-3 visas are for skilled workers, processionals, or other workers.
Required Evidence according to the USCIS:
Skilled Workers:
- You must be able to demonstrate at least 2 years of job experience or training
- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States
Professionals:
- You must be able to demonstrate that you possess a U.S. baccalaureate degree or foreign degree equivalent, and that a baccalaureate degree is the normal requirement for entry into the occupation
- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States
- Education and experience can’t be substituted for a baccalaureate degree
Unskilled Workers (Other Workers):
- Be capable of performing unskilled labor, requiring less than 2 years training or experience, which is not temporary or seasonal, that there are no qualified workers for in the United States.
The above stated criteria are not all-inclusive and additional and/or alternative conditions may be necessary depending on your situation. Contact Elan I. Baret, P.A. today, for a free consultation.
EB-4 Fourth Preference (“Special Immigrants”)
EB-4 visas are for special immigrants.
Special Immigrants qualifying for this visa include:
- Religious Workers
- Special Immigrant Juveniles
- Broadcasters
- G-4 International Organization or NATO-6 Employees and Their Family Members
- International Employees of the U.S. Government Abroad
- Armed Forces Members
- Panama Canal Zone Employees
- Certain Physicians
- Afghan and Iraqi Translators
- Afghan and Iraqi Nationals Who Have Provided Faith Service in Support of U.S. Operations
The above stated criteria are not all-inclusive and additional and/or alternative conditions may be necessary depending on the situation. Contact Elan I. Baret, P.A. today, for a free consultation.
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