Immigrant Visas

Employment based Immigrant Visas, also known as Permanent Residency (Green Card) through Employment

The path to Permanent Residency through employment takes a number of years.  It is most often pursued while the individual is working in the U.S. in valid nonimmigrant visa status.  However, anyone may apply through employment at any time, provided certain requirements are met.

Green Cards through employment are issued by Preference Category:

1. EB-1, the First Preference category is for priority workers, which includes individuals who qualify as:
   • Persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics;
   • Outstanding professors and researchers, and
   • Multinational executives and manager.
2. EB-2, the Second Preference category is for members of the professions holding advanced degrees (such as Master’s degrees) or aliens of exceptional ability.
3. EB-3, the Third Preference category is for skilled workers, professionals and other workers, all of which require a Bachelor’s degree.
4. EB-4, the Fourth Preference category is for special immigrants.
5. EB-5, the Fifth Preference category is for employment creation, investor visas. 

A.H. Crohn Law has extensive experience navigating the Labor Certification (PERM) process including the preparation of Public Access Files, obtaining Prevailing Wage Determinations, advertising, résumé review, as well as filing the I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers and Adjustment of Status applications.  We believe in collaborating with the employer and employee to provide a seamless process.