Employment-Based Immigration in Orange County
Our Employment Visa Attorneys Can Help You Immigrate Through Employment Status
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) does provide
resident opportunities for foreign nationals who have permanent employment
prospects in the United States. Unfortunately, sometimes this process
takes a very long time to receive inspection and approval. With the help
of an immigration attorney who is familiar with the process, you can maximize
the speed of your green card petition.
What is Employment-Based Immigration?
The United States government offers different visas for different foreign
nationals based on skill and potential contributions to the country as
a whole. Depending upon your qualifications, you may be eligible for an
employment-based green card. An Orange County employment visa lawyer at
The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman can discuss your options with you. Their
immigration legal team is very knowledgeable and experienced in all types of immigration
procedures in the United States.
Types of Employment-Based Immigration
The following are some of the categories of employment-based petitions
offered in the United States:
EB-1 – Priority Workers:
- Outstanding achievement in the field of science, education, business, athletics or art
- Excellent and exceptional researchers and/or professors who have received
international recognition in their field – must have at least 3
years of experience
- Executives of various kinds
- High-level managers of various kinds
- Immediate family members of EB-1 applicants
EB-2 – Professionals with Advanced Degrees and/or Exceptional Ability
- Exceptional ability in the field of science, business or art
- Professional individuals who hold a master’s degree in their field
(or higher)
EB-3 – Professional/Skilled Workers
- Professional individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree
- Workers who are skilled in performing work that requires at least two years
of applicable training, education or experience
EB-4 – Special Immigration
- Ministers, priests and other religious employees or workers who are planning
on working for a religious organization in a professional aspect
- Translators
- Certain US government employees
What is the Employment-Based Green Card Process?
If you believe you qualify for any of the above types of work visas, you
will need to apply for your green card by submitting a variety of different
forms, proof of identity, proof of lawful residency (if you are already
in the U.S.), and more. The process can be long and complicated, which
is why it's very important that you have someone to represent you
and guide you through the process. By hiring an employment visa lawyer
in Orange County, you can ensure that your paperwork is filed correctly
and that you're able to address any issues that come up.
If you have questions or concerns about how you can get an employment-based
green card, please
contact an Orange County employment visa attorney at The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman.