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Green Card

How do I get a green card through employment?

Another way of obtaining a Green Card is through employment. This immigrant visa is available to persons who are seeking to live and work permanently in the United States based on a permanent offer of employment.

This immigrant visa is divided into four (4) categories:

I. First Preference Employment-based (EB-1) refers to:

Persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics

Outstanding professors and researchers with at least three years experience in teaching or research, who are recognized internationally

Executives and managers who have been employed at least one of the three preceding years by the overseas affiliate, parent, subsidiary, or branch of the U.S. employer

II. Second Preference Employment-based (EB-2) refers to:

Professionals holding an advanced degree

Persons with exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business

III. Third Preference Employment-based (EB-3) refers to:

Skilled Workers

Professionals holding Bachelor’s Degree

Other workers

IV. Fourth Preference Employment-based (EB-4) refers to:

Religious workers

Certain overseas employees of the U.S. Government

Former employees of the Panama Canal Company

Retired employees of international organizations

Certain dependents of international organization employees

Certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces

Visa Ineligibility/Waiver

The immigration laws of the United States, in order to protect the health, welfare, and security of the U.S., prohibit the issuance of a visa to certain applicants. Examples of applicants who must be refused visas are those who: have a communicable disease, or have a dangerous physical or mental disorder; have committed serious criminal acts; are terrorists, subversives, members of a totalitarian party, or former Nazi war criminals; have used illegal means to enter the U.S.; or are ineligible for citizenship. Some former exchange visitors must live abroad for two years. Physicians who intend to practice medicine must pass a qualifying exam before receiving immigrant visas. If found to be ineligible, the consular officer will advise the applicant of any waivers.

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