Business & Employment-Based Immigration
EB1 – First Preference
- Persons of Extraordinary Ability
- Outstanding Professors and Researchers
- Multinational Executives and Managers
EB2 – Second Preference
Members of Professions holding Advanced Degrees or Aliens of Exceptional Ability.
Most EB2 candidates must have a job offer and the employer must complete the labor certification process. The labor certification involves testing of the job market to show that the potential visa holder is not taking away a job from a U.S. worker. If the individual can show that his/her entry is in the national interest, the job offer and LC requirements can be waived.
EB3 – Third Preference
Skilled Workers, Professionals and other Workers.
Most EB3 candidates must have a job offer and the employer must complete the labor certification process.
H1B – Specialty Occupation
Professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in work experience may be eligible for H1B status if the position requires that particular degree. Their employers should demonstrate that they are paid at least the prevailing wage for the job.
I – Representatives of Foreign News Media
L – Intra Company Transferee
L-1 visas are available to executives, managers and specialized employees moving to their employer’s U.S.affiliate sites. Executives and managers with valid L-1 status may be eligible for permanent residency without the need for a labor certification.
R – Religious Vocation or Profession
Religious workers include ordained clergy and those who have taken religious vows, as well as religious professionals such as choral directors, teachers of religion, and so forth.
TN – Trade NAFTA Professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in a range of employment-based visas, including EB1 for persons of extraordinary ability, EB2 for professionals with advanced degrees, and EB3 for skilled workers. We also handle H1B visas for specialty occupations and L-1 visas for intra-company transferees, among others.
The labor certification process involves testing the job market to ensure that the potential visa holder is not taking away a job from a U.S. worker. While it is generally required for EB2 and EB3 visa candidates, certain conditions like proving national interest can waive this requirement.
Yes, certain employment-based visa categories like EB1 for persons of extraordinary ability and L-1 for intra-company transferees allow candidates to petition for permanent residency without undergoing the labor certification process.
To be eligible for an H1B visa, professionals must have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. We must also demonstrate that the employee will be paid at least the prevailing wage for the job.
Yes, the EB4 category is available for religious workers, and the TN visa is a special category for nationals of Canada and Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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