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The EB-1A Extraordinary Ability classification is the most prestigious immigrant visa category. It allows individuals that have sustained national or international acclaim in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics to work in the United States as a permanent resident. USCIS defines extraordinary ability as “the small percentage of individuals who have risen to the very top of their field of endeavor.”

The EB-1B Outstanding Professors and Researchers classification allows those internationally recognized as outstanding scholars in their fields to immigrate to the United States. The applicant must pursue tenure at a university, higher education institution, or private employer in the United States.

The EB-1C Multinational Manager or Executive classification enables a U.S. employer to employ a foreign executive or manager to lead the operations in the United States. It also allows overseas companies to expand their business by permitting intracompany transfer of executives and managers with direct knowledge of the company’s operations to the United States.

The EB-2 classification also allows an individual to seek a National Interest Waiver waving the requirement of a job offer. In addition to providing evidence of an advanced degree or exceptional ability, the EB2 NIW individual must demonstrate that his or her work will greatly benefit the United States.

The EB-2 classification allows a company in the United States to employ a professional holding an advanced degree, or an individual with exceptional ability to become a lawful permanent resident..

The EB-3 classification allows a skilled worker, professional, or unskilled worker to be employed in the United States as a permanent resident. In addition to meeting specific offer requirements, EB3 visa workers must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is used by an individual who is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident seeking to prove familial relationship with eligible candidate to immigrate to the United States. The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is the first step in an eligible relative’s immigration process. A relative must then apply to become a Lawful Permanent Resident.

The CR1/IR1 Visa is issued to the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen who wishes to enter and remain in the U.S. permanently with their U.S. citizen spouse. The CR-1 category applies specifically to someone who has recently been married, and allows the foreign spouse to obtain a Conditional Permanent Resident card. The IR-1 category applies after two years of marriage when the foreign spouse will then be considered an “Immediate Relative” and will be granted a Permanent Resident Card.

The I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust to Status, is for eligible individuals who are already living in the U.S. and seeking to obtain a Lawful Permanent Residency, otherwise known as a green card. To qualify for adjustment of status, you will have to meet specific requirements, submit several forms, and complete some procedural steps, in addition to an interview with USCIS. Each application is unique, as every individual’s circumstances vary.

The K-1 Visa, also known as the fiancé visa, allows U.S. Citizens to petition their Fiancé and bring him/her to the U.S. Once the visa is approved, the applicant must get married within 90 days after entering the U.S. Upon marriage, the fiancé may apply for adjustment of status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident.