WORK VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

CERTAIN SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA TO THE UNITED STATES

Under this category, various foreigners can apply to become permanent residents of the United States. Applicants for this category include persons seeking to enter the US to work and include, among others, ministers, foreign medical graduates, NATO civilian employees, translators and broadcasters.

This category caters to a large group of occupations. In addition, under the Certain Special Immigrant Visa, applicants are exempted from having a job offer to apply to obtain a US Green Card.

CERTAIN SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA (EB-4) BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Basic requirements under the Certain Special Immigrant Visa category include the requirement for applicants to have previously entered the United States and become employed in the occupation listed. However, all special immigrants can apply for permanent residence without having a continuing offer of employment. Individual requirements apply to each category of special immigrants. All applicants, however, will be subject to health and character requirements.

CERTAIN SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA (EB-4) ENTITLEMENTS

The Certain Special Immigrants Visa holders can live and work in the United States permanently. Their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany the visa holder may also obtain US Green Cards.

Obtaining permanent residence in the US allows residents to take advantage of exceptional benefits. They may travel to and from the United States with few limitations, study and work in the US without any limitations, sponsor their close family members and apply for US citizenship when eligible to do so.