It is possible to obtain an immigrant visa (Green Card) through an offer of employment. The firm can help you asses if you or your employee qualifies for a green card and under which of the following categories:
First Preference: EB-1 Visa for Priority Workers
- Workers of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
- Outstanding professors or researchers
- Multinational managers or executives
Second Preference: EB-2 National Interest Waiver; Visa for Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability in the sciences, arts or business
- Advanced degree professionals.
- Workers who because of their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business will substantially benefit prospectively the national economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States
- National Interest Waivers
- Schedule A workers under Section 656.22 of 20CFR
Third Preference: EB-3 Visa for Skilled Workers, Professionals and other Workers Professionals with bachelor's degrees
- Skilled workers
- Other workers (less than two years' experience required for the position)
Fourth Preference: EB-4 Visa for “Special” Immigrants
Fifth Preference: EB-5 Visa for Investors
- Investors of at least $1,000,000, or
- Investors of at least $500,000 if the investment is being made in a "targeted employment area," which is an area that has experienced unemployment of at least 150 per cent of the national average rate or a rural area as designated by OMB
This petitions must filed with USCIS using the Form I-140 at the appropriate USCIS Regional Service Center including the required fees and supporting evidence. An I-140 needs to be approved prior to receiving the green card petition.
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