Who is eligible for the EB-1 Visa? There are three groups that are eligible…

Who is eligible for the EB-1 Visa?

There are three groups that are eligible for this type of Visa. 1. Applicants with exceptional ability must show through sustained national or international acclaim, exceptional ability in science, the arts, education, business or athletics. The foreign national must either provide evidence of a one-time achievement (such as an Olympic Medal or a Pulitzer Prize) in order to qualify; 2. In a specific academic field, outstanding professors and researchers must demonstrate international recognition for their outstanding achievements. They must have at least three years of teaching or research experience in their academic field, and they must have an offer of employment at a university or other higher education institution and 3. Multinational managers and executives must have been employed outside the United States for at least 1 year in management positions, not more than 3 years before applying for a Green Card, in order to qualify. To be able to enter the U.S., they must seek to work with the U.S. branch/affiliate or subsidiary of the employer where the petitioner has been in business with for at least 1 year.

How many Employment-based Green Cards are issued per year?

The quota for employment-based immigrants is 140,000 per year. This means, every year there are almost twice as many applications being sent for this type of Green Card.

What are 5 ways to apply for a Green Card?

The most common and best ways to apply and receive a Green Card is through family, employment, refugee or asylee status, as a special immigrant and through a registry (diversity visa lottery).

Who can apply for the Green Card Lottery?

U.S. immigration law and regulations mandate that a DV entrant must have two years of work experience in a profession that needs at least two years of training or at least have a high school degree or its equivalent within the last five years.

How to pass your Green Card Interview?

In order to pass your Visa interview with flying colors, then you must follow these steps: be open and honest, speak your mind (even if the interviewer asks personal questions), practice before attending the interview multiple times and last but not least remember to have fun and be positive!

How can a Green Card help international students?

Higher tuition fees are charged to out-of-state and foreign students by many universities, colleges and technical schools in the United States. There are states where their college fees are 50% more expensive for international students. This means that if you have a Green Card, you would be considered an in-state resident and you wouldn’t have to pay that amount, therefore you would save a lot of money! Also as a permanent resident, you could apply for financial aid if needed to eliminate the tuition costs.

How Can You Obtain a Marriage-Based Green Card?

The documents that you need to obtain a marriage-based Green card are: USCIS Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), USCIS Form G-325A (Biographic Information), USCIS Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence), USCIS Form I-693 (Medical Examination Results), USCIS Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), USCIS Form I-765 (Permission for Work Authorization) which is optional and USCIS Form I-131 (Request for Travel Documents) also optional.

Who can Apply for Asylum?

If you are at a port of entry or in the United States, you may request asylum. Regardless of your immigration status, and within one year of your arrival in the United States, you can apply for asylum.