Employment-Based Immigrant Visas

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 links for more information. 

EB-1 Priority workers

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

EB-2 Professionals with advanced degrees or persons with exceptional ability through
Labor Certification

• 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 through Labor Certification

• 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

For more information on Immigration through Employment click here.

Questions? Visit the FAQ on Employment-Based Immigrant Visas here.