EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRATION

Permanent immigration in the U.S. comes with a variety of rights and privileges. One of the most widely used methods to obtain permanent immigration is through employment. There are five classifications for employment-based immigration. Please click on the category that best suits your situation.

EB-1 Priority workers

Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
Outstanding professors or researchers
Managers and executives transfered to the U.S.

EB-2 Professionals with advanced degrees or persons with exceptional ability

Individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business
Professionals with advanced degrees
Physicians intending to practice medicine in underserved areas

EB-3 Skilled or Professional workers

Professionals with bachelor's or equivalent degrees
Skilled workers with at least two years experience
Unskilled workers

EB-4 Special Immigrants

Religious workers
Employees and former employees of the U.S. Government abroad

EB-5 Immigrant Investors