The Employment-Based (EB) immigration category offers approximately 140,000 visas annually, divided among five preference categories. in this blog post, we have outlined each category in detail to help you better understand each category.
EB-1: Priority Workers (28.6% + unused EB-4 and EB-5 visas)
- EB-1A: Extraordinary ability
- EB-1B: Outstanding professors/researchers
- EB-1C: Multinational executives/managers
EB-2: Advanced Degrees/Exceptional Ability (28.6% + unused EB-1 visas)
- EB-2A: Advanced degree professionals
- EB-2B: Exceptional ability
- EB-2C: National Interest Waiver (NIW)
EB-3: Skilled Workers/Professionals/Other Workers (28.6% + unused EB-2 visas)
- EB-3A: Skilled workers
- EB-3B: Professionals
- EB-3C: Other workers (unskilled)
EB-4: Special Immigrants (7.1%)
This category includes religious workers, U.S. government employees abroad, etc.
EB-5: Immigrant Investors (7.1%)
Investors in U.S. businesses creating/preserving 10 jobs
Percentages may vary slightly each year based on unused visas from other categories. Understanding these categories will help you navigate the application and immigration process effectively.
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