Employment-Based Green Cards

Employment-based green cards provide a pathway to permanent residency in the United States for individuals with specialized skills, exceptional abilities, or significant investments. These categories are designed to attract global talent and innovation, offering opportunities for professionals, researchers, and executives to contribute to the U.S. economy. Mireles Rojas Law, PLLC, guides applicants through the complex documentation process, including employer sponsorship and eligibility requirements, ensuring a smooth transition to permanent residency.

Key Benefits of Employment-Based Green Cards

1. Permanent Residency: This pathway provides long-term legal status in the U.S., allowing individuals to live and work without restrictions.
   
   

2. Career Advancement: Professionals can access broader career opportunities in the U.S., contributing their expertise across various industries.
   
   

3. Family Inclusion: Eligible family members (spouse and children) can also obtain permanent residency as dependents of the primary applicant.
   
   

4. Pathway to Citizenship: Green card holders may eventually qualify for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency and other requirements.

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EB1 – First Preference Employment-Based Immigration

1. EB1-A (Extraordinary Ability)
   This category is for individuals with internationally recognized achievements in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Applicants must demonstrate sustained acclaim and contributions that place them at the top of their field.
   
   

2. EB1-B (Outstanding Professor/Researcher)
   Designed for distinguished professors or researchers who have made significant contributions to their academic field and achieved global recognition.
   
   

3. EB1-C (Multinational Executive/Manager)
   A pathway for senior executives or managers transferring to U.S.-based operations after holding leadership roles abroad for at least one year.

EB2 – Second Preference Employment-Based Immigration

1. EB2-A (Advanced Degree Professionals)
   This category targets professionals with advanced degrees (master’s or Ph.D.) or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience in their field.
   
   

2. EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver)
   The National Interest Waiver allows eligible professionals to self-petition for permanent residency without requiring employer sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate that their work benefits U.S. interests significantly.

When to Consider Employment-Based Green Cards

• For Top-Tier Experts: When internationally recognized individuals seek permanent residency based on extraordinary abilities or achievements.
  
  

• For Academics and Researchers: When professors or researchers with global recognition wish to advance their careers in the U.S.
  
  

• For Executives and Managers: When multinational companies transfer senior leadership to oversee U.S.-based operations.
  
  

• For Advanced Degree Professionals: When highly skilled workers with advanced degrees or extensive experience aim to secure permanent residency.
  
  

• For Self-Petitioners: When professionals can demonstrate their contributions to U.S. national interests without employer sponsorship.

Employment-based green cards are an essential tool for attracting global talent and fostering innovation within the United States. Mireles Rojas Law, PLLC, ensures applicants meet all eligibility criteria while navigating the complex application process effectively, paving the way for a successful transition to permanent residency.