The United States is a land of opportunity, attracting individuals from around the world with its diverse economy and thriving job market. For those seeking to live and work in the USA, there are several types of immigrant work visas available to suit different qualifications and employment needs.
In USA, approximately 140,000 immigrant visas are available each fiscal year for noncitizens who seek to immigrate based on their job skills. If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to live permanently in the United States.
Checked the five employment-based immigrant visa preferences to see which one you can fit.
| EB- 1 | Reserved for persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; outstanding professors or researchers; and multinational executives and managers. | |
| Reserved for persons who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or for persons with exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business. | ||
| EB-3 | Reserved for professionals, skilled workers, and other workers. (See Third Preference EB-3 page for further definition of these job classifications.) | |
| EB-4 | Reserved for “special immigrants,” which includes certain religious workers, employees of U.S. foreign service posts, retired employees of international organizations, noncitizen minors who are wards of courts in the United States, and other classes of noncitizens. | |
| EB-5 | This preference is reserved for business investors who invest $1.8 million or $900,000 (if the investment is made in a targeted employment area) in a new commercial enterprise that employs at least 10 full-time U.S. workers. |
these 5 categories of permanent worker visas.
- Each category is intended for different professions or skills.
- Some categories require you to have a job offer from a U.S. employer (sponsor) before submitting your visa application.
- Some categories require the employer (sponsor) to file an application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor (DOL).
Checked the requirements and the process to apply for each of these employment-based immigrant visas, including:
- Forms and documents you will need
- Processing fees
- Visa interview
- Medical exams
- How to become a permanent resident (Green Card holder)