WHAT IS THE EMPLOYMENT-BASED (EB) VISA PROGRAM?
The Employment-Based (EB) Visa Program is a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for foreign nationals who possess specific professional qualifications, work skills, or investment capacity that contribute to the U.S. economy.
There are several EB categories — including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 — each tailored for different types of applicants such as investors, skilled workers, professionals, and individuals with extraordinary ability.
KEY EB VISA CATEGORIES
EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM
- Purpose: Designed for investors who can contribute between USD 800,000 – 1,050,000 to a qualifying U.S. business.
- Job Creation: The investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
- Pathway to PR: Provides direct eligibility for permanent residency (Green Card) for the investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21.
- Regional Center Option: Allows investments through government-approved Regional Centers to simplify compliance and job creation requirements.
EB-3 SKILLED, PROFESSIONAL, AND OTHER WORKERS
- Purpose: For skilled workers (with at least 2 years of experience), professionals (with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent), and unskilled workers filling roles that U.S. employers cannot staff locally.
- Requirements:
- A permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer.
- Labor Certification (PERM) approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Pathway to PR: Leads to a Green Card once the labor certification and immigrant petition are approved.
EB-2 PROFESSIONALS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES OR EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY
- Purpose: For professionals holding a master’s degree or higher, or those demonstrating exceptional ability in sciences, arts, or business.
- National Interest Waiver (NIW): Applicants may waive the job offer and labor certification if their work benefits the U.S. national interest.
- Advantages: Faster processing under NIW and flexibility for self-petitioning.
EB-1 PRIORITY WORKERS
- Purpose: For individuals who are:
- Persons with extraordinary ability in science, art, education, business, or athletics.
- Outstanding professors or researchers with international recognition.
- Multinational executives or managers transferring to the U.S.
- Key Benefit: No labor certification required, making it one of the fastest EB visa categories to process.
- Self-Sponsorship: Applicants with extraordinary ability can apply without employer sponsorship.
BENEFITS OF THE EB VISA PROGRAM
- Obtain permanent residency (Green Card) for the applicant and eligible family members.
- Gain work, study, and travel rights across the U.S.
- Access to long-term settlement opportunities and eventual U.S. citizenship eligibility.
- Contribute skills, investment, and innovation to the U.S. economy.
HOW LA BREA CAN ASSIST YOU
At Luana TR, we specialize in guiding investors, professionals, and skilled workers through each step of their U.S. employment-based immigration journey. Our services include:
- Eligibility Assessment: Evaluating your background to determine the most suitable EB visa category (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, or EB-5).
- Strategic Visa Planning: Advising on documentation, timelines, and category selection for optimal outcomes.
- Employer and Investment Support: Coordinating with certified U.S. employers or Regional Centers for compliant sponsorship or investment options.
- Document Preparation: Assisting with evidence of qualifications, job offers, investment funds, and business records.
- Application Management: Handling all filings, liaising with U.S. authorities, and tracking progress transparently.
- Settlement Guidance: Supporting post-approval transition, relocation, and integration for you and your family in the U.S.
By choosing La BREA, you gain a trusted migration partner who ensures your U.S. immigration process is accurate, compliant, and strategically aligned with your career and investment goals.
