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Permanent Visas
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.
EB-1 Priority workers
Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
Outstanding professors or researchers
Managers and executives transferred to the US
EB-2 Professionals with advanced degrees or persons with exceptional ability
Individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business
Professionals with advanced degrees
Physicians intending to practice medicine in underserved areas
EB-3 Skilled or professional workers
Professionals with bachelor's or equivalent degrees
Skilled workers with at least two years experience
Unskilled workers
EB-4 Special Immigrants
Religious workers
Employees and former employees of the US Government abroad
EB-5 Immigrant Investors
Foreign investors who purchase or create a new US enterprise:
After an investment of $1 million ($500,000 in underdeveloped regions) and
Create at least 10 new full-time positions for US workers
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