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"The people who will be in Washington on Sunday will be marching behind a banner that reads “Change Takes Courage.” By their faith in democracy they are showing that they have the courage. ...

Bridge Over the Visa Moat for Musicians Trying to Enter the U.S.

"Recently the Cleveland Orchestra’s application for Martin Mitterrutzner, an acclaimed young Austrian tenor, was denied for reasons that left the orchestra perplexed: the report from immigration officials ...

Business/Labor Blowout Imperils Immigration Reform

"As if the prospects for serious overhaul of the immigration system weren't dim enough in an economic downturn, organizations representing business and labor--groups that have supported immigration reform--are ...

DHS Unveils Initiatives to Enhance E-Verify

"Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas to announce a trio of initiatives to strengthen ...

IAC LAC Litigation Clearinghouse Newsletter

"This issue covers an upcoming Supreme Court argument on the aggravated felony definition; a decision in a suit challenging a state law regulating verification of employment eligibility; favorable court ...

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Employment Visas (EB1, EB2, EB3, EB4, EB5)

Employment Based Visas lead to Lawful Permanent Residence or a green card.  There are 140,000 employment based green cards for applicants who can prove that either they are the best in their field or whose labor or works skills are needed to fill the gaps and needs of the United States workforce.  There are five preference categories of  Employment Based Visas.

First Preference: EB1 Visa (Priority Workers)

There are approximately 40,000 EB1 Visas made available each year. Applicants for EB1 Visas do not require the process of labor certification (Perm), however a strong showing that the applicant is one of the following is required:

  • Worker of extraordinary ability in the arts, business, science, education, or athletics;
  • Outstanding University Professor or Researcher; or
  • Transferring Executive or Manager of a multinational company.

    Second Preference: EB2 Visa (Professionals With Advanced University Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability in the Sciences, Arts, or Business)

    Applicants for EB2 Visas must file a Labor Certification (PERM) or unless they can satisfy the requirements for a National Interest Waiver.  There are approximately 40,000 EB2 Visas made available each year.  In obtaining a EB2 Visa, a strong showing must be made in proving that the applicant is one of the following:
  • Person of Exceptional Ability in the sciences, arts, or business that will
  • prospectively benefit the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a similarly qualified, available United States worker would.




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    January 21, 2010 – Naturalization for Armed Forces

    On January 19, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)  issued a final rule that changes ...

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    The Department of State has released its February Visa Bulletin, it predicts the availability of Immigration ...



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