IMMIGRANT VISAS
Employment-based and investment-based immigrant visas
Offering a pathway to lawful permanent residence (Green Card) in the United States, these options include EB-1 for individuals with extraordinary ability or multinational executives, EB-2 and EB-2 NIW for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, and EB-3 for skilled workers and professionals. The process may involve labor certification (PERM), a job offer, or a national interest waiver, depending on the category.
EB-1 Visas
Green Card for Extraordinary Talent and Leadership
The EB-1 visa is a preference category for permanent residence (Green Card) in the United States for individuals with exceptional skills, achievements, or leadership roles in their fields. It is one of the fastest routes to permanent residency and does not require labor certification.
EB-2 NIW Visa
A Fast Track to U.S. Residency for Exceptional Talent
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special Green Card category for individuals who have exceptional abilities or advanced degrees and whose work benefits the national interest of the United States. This visa option allows qualified applicants to bypass the traditional labor certification process.
PERM Labor Certification
Pathway to Employment-Based Green Cards
The PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) Labor Certification is a required step for certain employment-based Green Cards (such as EB-2 and EB-3). It ensures that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the job opportunities or wages of U.S. workers.
“Lawful immigration builds strong nations, strong families, and strong futures.”
— Sara Baquero
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