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EB-1 (Priority Workers):

• Categories: Includes individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational executives/managers.
• Eligibility: Requires evidence of extraordinary achievements or significant contributions in the field.

EB-2 (Professionals with Advanced Degrees):

• Categories: For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities in their fields.
• Eligibility: Requires a job offer and labor certification, unless applying for a National Interest Waiver.

EB-3 (Skilled Workers, Professionals Workers):

• Categories: Includes skilled workers with at least 2 years of experience, professionals with bachelor’s degrees, and other workers for unskilled labor.
• Eligibility: Requires a job offer and labor certification.

EB-4 (Special Immigrants):

• Categories: Includes religious workers, certain employees of U.S. foreign service posts, and other special immigrants.
• Eligibility: Varies by category.

EB-5 (Immigrant Investor):

• Purpose: For investors who make a significant investment in a U.S. business that creates jobs.
• Investment Amount: Generally requires an investment of $1 million or $500,000 in a targeted employment area.
• Eligibility: Requires proof of investment and job creation.

P-visas in the U.S. are designed for individuals who come to the U.S. to participate in specific types of performance, athletic, or entertainment activities. 

P-1 Visa (Internationally Recognized Athletes and Entertainers)

Purpose:

For athletes or entertainment groups who are internationally recognized and coming to the U.S. to participate in a specific event or competition.

Eligibility:

P-1A: For individual athletes or athletic teams with a high level of achievement.

P-1B: For members of an internationally recognized entertainment group.

Duration:

P-1A: Up to 5 years, with the possibility of extension for up to 5 additional years.

P-1B: Up to 1 year, with the possibility of extension in increments of up to 1 year.

Work Rights:

Can work only for the employer or team specified in the petition and only in the role related to the event or competition.

P-2 Visa (Artists and Entertainers under Reciprocal Exchange Programs)

Purpose:

For artists or entertainers participating in an exchange program between an organization in the U.S. and a similar organization in another country.

Eligibility:

Must be coming to the U.S. under a reciprocal exchange program with a foreign organization.

Duration:

Up to 1 year, with extensions available as needed.

Work Rights:

Can work only for the petitioning organization and only in the role specified in the visa petition.

P-3 Visa (Artists and Entertainers in Culturally Unique Programs)

Purpose:

For artists or entertainers coming to the U.S. to perform, teach, or coach in a culturally unique program.

Eligibility:

Must be coming to participate in a program or performance that is unique to their culture.

Duration:

Up to 1 year, with the possibility of extension in increments of up to 1 year.

Work Rights:

Can work only for the employer specified in the petition and only in the culturally unique role.

The O-1 visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa designed for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in specific fields.
 

O-1 Visa Overview

Purpose:

For individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field to work temporarily in the U.S.

Eligibility:

O-1A: For individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics.

O-1B: For individuals with extraordinary achievement in the arts or extraordinary ability in the motion picture or television industry.

Criteria:

Must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and recognition in their field.

O-1A: Requires evidence of accomplishments such as awards, published material, and high salary.

O-1B: Requires evidence such as major awards or significant contributions to the field, as well as critical roles in distinguished productions or performances.

Duration:

Initially granted for up to 3 years.

Can be extended in 1-year increments as long as the individual continues to work in their area of extraordinary ability.

Application Process:

Petition: A U.S. employer or agent must file a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of the applicant.

Evidence: The petition must include evidence of the individual’s extraordinary ability and achievements, as well as details about the job or project they will be working on.

Visa Issuance: Once the petition is approved, the individual can apply for the O-1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Work Rights:

Can work only for the employer or project specified in the petition.

May be eligible to work for multiple employers with proper documentation.

Refugees and asylum seekers are individuals seeking protection from persecution or harm in their home countries. 

Definition

• Individuals who have fled their home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

Status

• Refugees have been granted asylum or refugee status by a country or an international organization, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Rights and Benefits

• Typically receive protection and assistance in the host country, including the right to stay, work, and access to social services.
• May have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency or citizenship depending on the host country’s laws.

Resettlement

• Refugees may be resettled to a third country if they cannot return to their home country or integrate into the country where they first sought refuge.
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Definition

• Individuals who have applied for asylum but have not yet been granted refugee status. They are seeking protection while their claim is being assessed.

Application Process

• Must apply for asylum in the country where they seek protection. The application is reviewed to determine if they meet the criteria for refugee status.

Rights and Benefits:

• While their claim is being processed, asylum seekers may be granted temporary protection and access to certain rights and services, such as legal assistance, healthcare, and sometimes work permits.

Outcome:

• If their asylum application is approved, they are granted refugee status and can stay in the host country. If denied, they may be required to return to their home country or seek other legal avenues.

Both refugees and asylum seekers are protected under international law, and countries have obligations to provide safety and humanitarian assistance to those in need.

U.S. student visas are designed for international students who wish to study at an educational institution in the United States. 

Purpose:

• For students enrolled in a full-time academic program at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted into a SEVP-approved institution.
• Must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover tuition and living expenses.
• Must prove ties to your home country and intent to return after studies.

Duration:

• Valid for the duration of the academic program plus a 60-day grace period to prepare for departure.

Work Rights:

• On-campus employment is permitted. Off-campus employment is allowed under certain conditions with authorization (e.g., Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Purpose:

• For individuals participating in exchange programs, including students, scholars, and interns.

Eligibility:

• Must be sponsored by a designated sponsor organization and accepted into an approved exchange program.
• Must demonstrate sufficient financial resources.

Duration:

• Valid for the duration of the exchange program, including a 30-day grace period for travel and departure.

Work Rights:

• Employment is generally limited to the terms of the exchange program, with some options for on-campus or program-related work.

Purpose:

• For students enrolled in non-academic or vocational programs at U.S. institutions.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted into a SEVP-approved vocational program.
• Must demonstrate sufficient financial resources.

Duration:

• Valid for the duration of the vocational program plus a 30-day grace period to prepare for departure.

Work Rights:

• On-campus work is permitted under specific conditions. Off-campus work is generally not allowed.

The Diversity Visa Lottery, also known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, is a U.S. program designed to increase the diversity of immigrants in the United States by providing a pathway to  green card for individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the U.S. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Country of Origin: Applicants must be from a country that has historically low rates of immigration to the U.S. Ineligible countries typically include those with more than 50,000 immigrants to the U.S. in the past five years.
• Education or Work Experience: Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least two years of work experience in a qualifying occupation within the past five years.

Application Process

• Registration: Submit an online application during the annual registration period. The application is free and only available through the official U.S. Department of State website.
• Selection: Winners are selected randomly by a computer-generated lottery. There are no guarantees of selection.
• Further Processing: If selected, applicants will need to undergo an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate, provide required documentation, and meet health and security requirements.

Visa Issuance

• Visa Issuance: Selected individuals who meet all requirements will receive an immigrant visa, allowing them to move to the U.S. and apply for a green card.

Benefits

• Permanent Residency: Provides a pathway to U.S. permanent residency (green card), which grants the right to live and work in the U.S. permanently.
• Family Inclusion: Selected applicants can include their spouse and unmarried children under 21 in their application.