Lawful permanent residency permits a foreign national to live and work legally and indefinitely in the United States. Those with lawful permanent resident (LPR) status can apply for almost all types of jobs, except those specifically reserved for U.S. citizens. Immigrants who have obtained LPR status through employment are eligible to seek U.S. citizenship after five years.
EB-1: Extraordinary Ability
The EB-1A visa is designed for individuals who have reached the pinnacle of their field in science, arts, education, business, or athletics, demonstrating extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim. To qualify, applicants must show that their achievements have received recognition in their field either by presenting evidence of a one-time significant international award or by meeting at least three of the following criteria (or comparable evidence if these criteria are not directly applicable):
1. Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
2. Membership in associations within the field that require their members to achieve outstanding accomplishments.
3. Publications about you in professional, trade, or major media outlets.
4. Invitations to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel.
5. Original contributions of major significance in scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related fields.
6. Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media.
7. Display of your work at significant artistic exhibitions or showcases.
8. Performance of a leading or critical role in prestigious organizations.
9. Commanding a high salary or significantly higher remuneration compared to peers in the field.
10. Commercial successes in the performing arts.
Additionally, the EB-1B visa caters to outstanding researchers and professors recognized internationally for their exceptional contributions to their field.
The EB-1C visa serves multinational executives and managers who are relocating to the U.S. to fulfill managerial or executive roles within a related company.
EB-2: Second Preference
EB-2/EB-3 (via Labor Certification process) visas for “traditional employees”. The most common employment sponsorship for permanent residency, we assist employers in petitioning their current or prospective employees for permanent residency from the PERM process to the approval of the I-140 petition.
National Interest Waiver
National Interest Waivers for advanced degree professionals or those possessing exceptional ability with a suitable proposed endeavor who are eligible to apply for to an EB-2 visa with a waiver of the labor certification process.
EB-5: Aspiring Investors
EB-5 for aspiring investors who invest $1.8 million as an individual investor or $900,000 in a USCIS approved regional center project.