PERMANENT RESIDENCY
For professionals entering the country to work, they may ultimately wish to seek permanent residence. The immigration attorneys at Gateway Professional Serviceswork with employers and professionals to help employees find a clear path to residency in the United States, helping businesses grow and talented professionals build the career and life that they want.
Below you will find a comprehensive list of the different immigrant visa categories including from EB-1 to EB-5. All of these categories have different requirements with regards to their preparation as well as different processing times affecting the length of time one will have to wait for a green card.
If you are interested in filing for an EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 green card petition please contact us. We can provide you with a free consultation and review of your documents.
We assist foreign nationals and companies as well as their employees navigate the difficult green card process in a fast, efficient manner and proudly serve our clients worldwide.
The first employment based immigration preference category covers “priority workers.”
The second preference category of employment-based immigration includes two major subcategories: members of professions holding advanced degrees and aliens of exceptional ability.
The third preference category of employment-based immigration is for professionals, skilled workers, and other workers. Most petitions filed in the EB-3 category require a labor certification.
The fourth employment based immigrant category is for special immigrants. There are several different subcategories within the fourth preference and not all of them obtain a green card through employment.
The fifth preference category of employment-based immigration is for immigrants seeking to invest substantial sums in a new business in the U.S.
A permanent labor certification issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) allows an employer to hire a foreign worker to work permanently in the United States.
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is part of the second employment-based category (EB-2) for aliens of exceptional ability in sciences, arts or business and advanced degreed professionals. Ph.D. students also qualify.
Adjustment of status is a process that permits certain people in the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent resident (“green card”) status without having to go outside the U.S.
For Applicants of immigrant visas who reside outside the U.S. required to apply at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in their country.
Physical Therapists (PT’s) or Registered Nurses (RN’s) can apply for an immigrant visa under Schedule A, making the immigration process much shorter than for categories that do require a labor certification.