Immigration Attorneys in St. Petersburg Get Started Today! 727-361-9277 Home Our Firm Immigration Law Reviews Blog Contact Us Employment Based Visas Our Family Helping Your Family St. Petersburg Employment-Based Visas Lawyers Obtaining Residence through Employment Foreign nationals with certain education, skills, and work experience may be eligible to live and work in the United States through employment-based visas. Each year, there are about 140,000 employment-based visas available for individuals interested in coming to the U.S. At Rios Immigration Law Firm, our St. Petersburg employment-based visa attorneys have more than four decades of experience representing clients in this complex process. Contact our team at (727) 361-9277 to discuss your eligibility for employment-based immigration. Types of Employment-Based Visas Employment-based visas have five preference categories. The right type of visa for you depends on your unique skills and the industry in which you plan to gain employment in the United States. The employment-based visa categories include: First Preference (EB1) – Priority workers with extraordinary abilities in the arts, sciences, business, athletics, or education fields. This includes outstanding professors and researchers, as well as multinational managers and executives. Second Preference (EB2) – Members of professions with advanced degrees or exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business fields. Third Preference (EB3) – Professionals, skilled workers, and unskilled workers with permanent, full-time job offers. Fourth Preference (EB4) – Special immigrants, including religious workers, physicians, armed forces members, broadcasters, international organization employers, and Iraqi or Afghan translators. Fifth Preference (EB5) – Foreign nationals significantly contributing to the economy or job creation in the United States, such as investing a specific amount of money or employing at least 10 workers. Labor certification is required for people in the second and third preference categories for employment-based visas. This means that a worker must have an arrangement with an employer in the United States who will sponsor them. A labor certification verifies that there are insufficient qualified workers available in the U.S. to fill the position. It also confirms that hiring a foreign worker will not affect the wages of U.S. workers in similar jobs. Qualifying for an Employment-Based Visa You must meet all eligibility requirements in order to complete the application process successfully. In addition to meeting the specific qualifications in each EB visa category, applicants must: Complete a medical examination Have a valid passport Provide required documents, including civil documents and proof of financial support Attend a visa interview Certain conditions, such as having been convicted of a disqualifying crime, can make you ineligible for an employment-based visa. However, there are immigration waivers available for many of these ineligibility factors. Applying for Permanent Residence Based on Employment You may also qualify for an employment-based green card. As with any type of immigration, you must follow every step and submit all required documentation for your application to be approved. If you are missing any of the required documents, USCIS may delay or deny your green card. The documents required for employment-based green cards include: Birth certificate Passport Curriculum vitae Income tax filings for at least 3 years Titles of studies completed Letters of recommendation Information about the duties and responsibilities Your employer information The employment-based immigration process involves many different steps and more than one government agency. As a result, the process can be lengthy. While we may not be able to expedite the immigration process, carefully preparing and reviewing your documentation may effectively avoid delays. Helping You Achieve Your Career and Immigration Goals We understand that coming to the United States generates many invaluable opportunities. Every member of our staff is committed to helping our clients take full advantage of these opportunities. Our St. Petersburg employment-based visa lawyers can help you determine the right category of preference for your situation and guide you through the immigration process. Get in touch with us today at (727) 361-9277 for more information about our legal services. Immigration Law Asylum Citizenship & Naturalization Deportation Defense Adjustment of Status Appeals & Waivers Family Based Visas Employment Based Visas Green Card Contact Us Today First Name Last Name Phone Email Yes, I am a potential new client No, I'm a current existing client I'm neither. Are you a new client? Message SEND Why Choose Us? Rios Immigration Law Firm Work With a Team That Truly Cares Experienced in Complex Immigration Cases Track Records of Excellence & Results Attorneys Who Also Teach Attorneys Two Generations of Experienced Immigration Attorneys Services Available in English & Spanish Client Reviews Opinions That Matter “Gracias!” - Adolfo Salazar & Flia “We had a tricky immigration case from the get-go, which only got trickier as time went on. Art was with us every step of the way and stayed positive, yet realistic when we began to lose hope. 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