Individuals in this category can petition for permanent residency without having to go through the time-consuming labor certification process.

Visa holders in this category normally must have a job offer, and the potential employer must complete the labor certification process. The labor certification involves a testing of the job market to demonstrate that the potential visa holder is not taking a job away from a U.S. worker. In cases where an individual can show that his or her entry is in the nation’s interest, the job offer and labor certification requirements can be waived.

Visa holders in this category normally must have a job offer, and the potential employer must complete the labor certification process.

Ministers of religion are eligible for permanent residency.

Under a New Rule Published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, several changes to the EB-5 immigrant investor program will go into effect on Nov. 21, 2019. Congress has set aside up to 10,000 visas per year for alien investors in new commercial enterprises that create employment for ten (10) qualified U.S. workers. There are two groups of investors under the program. Under the New Rule, an applicant must invest at least $900,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) (rural areas or areas experiencing high unemployment of at least 150 percent of the national average unemployment rate), or an applicant must invest $1.8 million in any other geographic area of the U.S. An applicant may also choose to invest through a regional center where she or he can show job creation directly or indirectly.

Currently, U.S. immigration laws are changing more than ever; it is crucial that you have the experience of a seasoned immigration attorney on your side. We can help you navigate through any of these complicated processes from beginning to end. We will explain the issues, analyze your legal options and provide you with the best strategy for your case.