Are you an accomplished professional, promising researcher, multinational executive, entrepreneur, religious worker, or skilled laborer aspiring to cultivate your career in the United States? Or perhaps you're an employer looking to hire top-tier talent from abroad? At WHK Law Firm, we are here to guide you through the intricate landscape of employment-based petitions.

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The U.S. immigration law offers a variety of employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories, each catering to a unique set of professional skills and situations:

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• EB-1: This premier category is for individuals of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives or managers. The EB-1A is for individuals with significant expertise and recognition in their fields such as sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. The EB-1B is for internationally recognized professors and researchers with at least three years of experience in teaching or research, and the EB-1C is for executives and managers with multinational experience. The EB-1 category often provides a quicker route to a green card as labor certification is typically not required.
   

• EB-2 and National Interest Waiver (NIW): For professionals with advanced degrees or individuals of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. Typically, a job offer and labor certification are required. However, these may be waived under the NIW if the individual's employment benefits the U.S. national interest.
   

• EB-3: For skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. Skilled worker positions require at least two years of job experience or training, professionals must hold a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, and other workers cover positions that require less than two years of training or experience. A labor certification is mandatory.
   

• EB-4: For special immigrants including religious workers, certain overseas employees of the U.S. Government, and others. This category caters to a wide range of professionals including broadcasters, NATO-6 employees, certain physicians, and Afghan and Iraqi translators, among others. Labor certification requirements vary based on the subcategory.
   

• EB-5: For entrepreneurs willing to invest $1.8 million in a new commercial enterprise that will create jobs for U.S. workers. The investment can be reduced to $900,000 if the enterprise is located in a targeted employment area (TEA), which is either a rural area or an area with high unemployment.

 

Navigating the complex employment-based petition process demands expert guidance. At WHK Law Firm, our experienced legal team offers comprehensive support, personalized strategies, and a dedication to helping you achieve your unique immigration objectives.

 

Contact WHK Law Firm today to embark on your journey towards U.S. employment-based immigration.