Priority workers fall into the first preference category of Eb1 visas. A visa in this context means a green card or lawful permanent residence. (Generally, an “immigrant visa” is what the applicant needs to enter the United States and become a green-card holder.) Obtaining a U.S. green card for a priority worker is easier when compared to other employment-based visa categories. The reason is that the employer does not need to start recruiting U.S. workers for the job and then seeking labor certification (confirmation that no such workers are available) on the employee’s behalf. The process tends to take many months and involves staggering complications. For more information on labor certification, contact immigration law firms in houston tx today for your Eb5 visa.
The EB-1-1 perhaps is the most desirable permanent resident/ green card visa because the priority dates are current, which means there is little wait compared to other green card applications categories.
However, it is more difficult to qualified and applications are scrutinized closely. For that reason, it is even more essential that you hire an experienced immigration attorney to handle your application. The EB-1-1 is also desirable because there is no requirement to go through the PERM process. The PERM process is where the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires to check the market to prove there are no qualified U.S. workers for the position.
EB1-1 Visa Eligibility Criteria
There are three main factors that you must meet to prove you are qualified for an EB1-1 status.
- Extraordinary Ability-
Must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in fields like; sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. Evidence must meet 3 of 10 USCIS criteria or provide proof of a one-time achievement.
- Outstanding Professors or Researchers-
Must demonstrate international recognition for outstanding performance in a specific academic field. Must have at least three years of experience in teaching or researching in that academic area. You must be entering the U.S. to pursue tenure or tenure-track teaching or research positions at a university or comparable educational institution. Evidence must meet 2 of 6 USCIS requirements.
- Multinational Executive or Manager-
Must have been employed outside of the United States for one to three years by a firm or corporation, in managerial or executive capacity. You must be seeking to enter the U.S. to continue service to that organization. The petitioning employer must be a U.S. employer doing business for at least one year. contact abogados especialistas en inmigracion for your eb5 visa today!
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Employment-based visas are for persons of extraordinary abilities, researchers, multinational executives, and managers or athletes & artists. These people must fill out an application for an EB-1 visa to legally work in the United States.
If you are interested in legally entering the United States under your extraordinary ability, academic achievements, or business success, our experienced visa eb1 lawyer understands the process you must undergo to file your application and can help you do so quickly and correctly. Our Immigration attorneys approach each EB-1 visa with attention to detail and understanding that each case is different and requires individualized attention.