Green Card through Employment: Your Path to Permanent Residency
Securing a permanent residency in a foreign country often involves obtaining an Employment-Based Green Card. This guide provides essential information on the application process and various employment categories.
What is a Green Card?
A Green Card, or permanent resident card, grants individuals sponsored by employers or family members the right to live and work in a foreign country permanently. It doesn't equate to citizenship but offers similar benefits.
Obtaining a Green Card
To apply, complete a green card application form and immigrant petition. In some cases, a US citizen or permanent resident must file a petition for you. The application process varies based on location, whether within or outside the United States.
- Employer files the petition.
- USCIS reviews and decides on the petition.
- Approved applicants attend an appointment for photos, fingerprints, and signatures.
- An interview follows.
- A final decision is made based on the application.
Types of Employment-Based Green Cards
1. EB-1, Employment First Preference:
- Notable abilities in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
- "Excellent" professors or researchers.
- Executives or managers.
- Requires thorough documentation and significant experience.
2. EB-2, Employment Second Preference:
- Professionals with advanced degrees.
- Remarkable ability in arts, sciences, or business.
- Requires labor certification approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Job offer in the United States is necessary, with the employer applying on behalf of the applicant.
3. EB-3, Employment Third Preference:
- Highly skilled workers for positions requiring 2-year formal training.
- Professionals with Baccalaureate Degrees.
4. EB-4, Employment Fourth Preference:
- Broadcasters employed by the International Broadcasting Bureau.
- Ministers of Religion.
- Former or present employees of the US Government abroad.
- Former staff of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government.
- Limited to 500 visas annually.
5. EB-5, Employment Fifth Preference:
- Employment Creation Investors qualify.
- Requires an investment between $900,000 and $1,800,000 US dollars, depending on geographical area.
For a comprehensive guide on obtaining an Employment-Based Green Card read thouroughly.
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