EB-2 with a National Interest Waiver (NIW)
The EB-2 immigrant visa category allows certain foreign nationals to obtain permanent residence based on their advanced education or exceptional ability. In most EB-2 cases, a U.S. job offer and PERM labor certification are required. However, applicants may seek a National Interest Waiver (NIW), which waives the job offer and labor certification requirements if the […]
EB-1C Multinational Managers or Executives
General Requirements for the EB-1C Classification Petitioner Requirements – U.S. Employer’s Relationship to the Worker’s Foreign Employer To qualify for the EB-1C visa type, beneficiaries must have been employed outside the United States for at least 1 year in the 3 years preceding the petition, or the most recent lawful nonimmigrant admission if they are […]
EB-1B, for Outstanding Professors and Researchers
The EB-1B category is for outstanding professors and researchers who are internationally recognized for their academic achievements in a specific field. Applicants must have at least three years of teaching or research experience and a qualifying job offer from a U.S. university or research institution. Requirements for the EB-1B Classification The EB-1B visa type is […]
EB-1A, The Extraordinary Ability Visa
An EB-1A visa requires a high bar of evidence. Through the evidence provided, a petitioner must show that they possess extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics, demonstrated by achievements that are internationally recognized or exceptionally rare. Current Two Part Framework for Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability Part I: To demonstrate extraordinary ability, an individual […]
EB-1 Visa Employment-Based First Preference Immigration
If you want to live and work in the United States without applying for a traditional work green card, you may be able to obtain a special green card called an EB-1. Foreign nationals may apply for a first preference visa if they are an individual of extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or […]