Employment Based Green Cards (EB-1)
The EB-1A Green Card is a prestigious category within the EB-1 employment-based visa program, designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities in their field, whether it be sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. This visa is aimed at those who have achieved a high level of recognition and distinction, demonstrating their exceptional skills through sustained national or international acclaim.
The EB-1C Green Card, another key subcategory under the EB-1 visa category, is intended for multinational managers or executives seeking entry into the U.S. This visa is available to individuals who have been employed in a managerial or executive role for at least one year within the past three years at a foreign company and are being transferred to a U.S. office, affiliate, or subsidiary of that company. Additionally, the EB-1C visa facilitates the transfer of managers or executives to establish or oversee a new start-up company in the United States, thus supporting international business expansion and growth.
Employment Based Green Cards (EB-2)
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card is a specialized category within the second preference employment-based Green Cards. It is designed for individuals who possess exceptional abilities in the sciences, arts, or business, or whose work is deemed to significantly benefit the U.S. economy and serve the national interest.
What distinguishes the EB-2 NIW from other EB-2 Green Card categories is its unique waiver of the PERM Labor Certification requirement. This means that applicants for the EB-2 NIW do not need to secure a valid job offer from a U.S. employer or undergo the typical labor certification process. Instead, they can apply for and be granted an EB-2 Green Card based on their contributions to the national interest, allowing for greater flexibility and streamlined immigration procedures.
Employment Based Green Cards (EB-3)
The EB-3 Green Card is a third preference employment-based visa that encompasses three distinct sub-categories: “Skilled Workers,” “Professional Workers,” and “Unskilled Workers.” Each sub-category addresses different levels of expertise and job requirements:
Skilled Workers: For individuals with at least two years of specialized training or experience in their field.
Professional Workers: For those holding a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent and who are engaged in positions requiring such academic qualifications.
Unskilled Workers: For applicants performing roles that require less than two years of training or experience.
This visa category allows foreign nationals to seek permanent residency in the United States based on their employment qualifications and the nature of the job they are filling.