Employment-Based Immigration
Permanent immigration in the US comes with a variety of rights and privileges. One of the most widely used methods to obtain permanent immigration is through employment. There are five classifications for employment-based immigration. Please click on the category that best suits your situation.
- 1. Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
- 2. Outstanding profesors or researchers
- 3. Managers and executives transfered to the U.S.
EB-2 Professionals with advanced degrees or persons with exceptional ability
- 1. Individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business
- 2. Professionals with advanced degrees
- 3. Physicians intending to practice medicine in underserved areas
EB-3 Skilled or professional workers
- 1. Professionals with bachelor's or equivalent degrees
- 2. Skilled workers with at least two years experience
- 3. Unskilled workers
- 1. Religious workers
- 2. Employees and former employees of the US Government abroad
- 1. Engaging/starting in a new commercial enterprise in the U.S.
- 2. Showing that the new enterprise will either directly or indirectly create 10 or more jobs
For more information, contact us online or call us at (240) 390-0600.
Maryland Immigration Law Blog: Employment Based Immigration
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