How your profession and degree can help you live and work in the U.S

The United States is currently actively seeking skilled professionals, reflecting a high demand in the American job market. Sectors such as technology, healthcare, engineering, and education face significant shortages of specialized labor, creating opportunities for individuals with bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Professionals with doctoral degrees are even more valued, especially for their contributions to research and development, technological innovation, and academic leadership.

This interest is reflected in various immigration opportunities offered to high-level professionals, aiming to fill critical gaps and drive the country's economic and technological progress.

Visa programs like the H-1B for specialized workers, the L-1 for intra-company transfers, and the EB-2 and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Green Cards for individuals with exceptional skills or advanced degrees are examples of how the U.S. facilitates the entry of foreign talent.

By attracting and retaining these professionals, the country seeks to maintain its position as a global leader in innovation and competitiveness, fostering an environment conducive to growth and sustainable development.

Temporary Visas for Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Logistical Support

• H-1B Visa: Intended for qualified professionals in fields such as information technology, engineering, medicine, and education. The process involves proving that the candidate has exceptional qualifications and that there is a job offer in the U.S. requiring such skills.

• L-1 Visa: Ideal for entrepreneurs and executives, the L-1 visa allows the transfer of employees from multinational companies to U.S. subsidiaries or branches. There are two categories: L-1A for executives and managers, and L-1B for employees with specialized knowledge. A major advantage of this visa is the ability to transfer an executive or manager to start a business in the U.S.

Investment Visas

• E-2 Visa: Designed for investors from countries with trade treaties with the U.S., the E-2 visa requires a substantial investment—typically over $50,000—in a U.S. enterprise.

• EB-5 Green Card: For those seeking a direct path to permanent residency, the EB-5 Green Card is an excellent option. It requires a minimum investment of $800,000 in a targeted employment area or $1,050,000 in other areas, and the creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for American workers.

Highlight on the EB-2 NIW Green Card

• EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Green Card: This category is particularly attractive for entrepreneurs and qualified professionals seeking permanent residency in the U.S. It allows entrepreneurs, individuals with exceptional skills, professional experience, or advanced degrees to obtain a Green Card without a job offer, provided they can demonstrate that their professional or business objective is in the national interest of the U.S. Obtaining this visa involves presenting substantial evidence such as business or professional experience, degrees, higher education courses and certifications, publications, awards, recommendation letters from field experts, and proof of the positive impact of their enterprise or profession on the U.S. economy, health, education, or security.

Other Temporary and Permanent Visas

• O-1 Visa: Designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, the O-1 visa is an excellent option for professionals who excel in their fields and have a defined schedule of activities and deadlines to work in the U.S.

• EB-1 and EB-2 Green Cards: The U.S. values and is actively seeking qualified professionals, especially those with bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The EB-1 and EB-2 Green Cards are intended for these professionals, with some important distinctions:

  • EB-1: For individuals with extraordinary abilities, distinguished professors or researchers, and multinational executives or managers. To qualify, the candidate must demonstrate exceptional achievements in their field.
  • EB-2: For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional skills in their fields. This visa may require a job offer and certification from the U.S. Department of Labor but offers a solid path for those with superior qualifications.

Visas and Green Cards for Religious Workers

With the growing demand for skilled professionals in various fields, the U.S. offers numerous immigration opportunities to meet labor market needs. Among the available visa options, the religious worker visa stands out. It is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to work in religious roles in the U.S. and even obtain permanent residency through the Green Card.

It is essential to understand that the EB-4 (Green Card) program for non-ministers, which allows for a paid full-time position in a religious organization, has been extended several times and may be terminated at any moment. Therefore, it is advised to start the process as soon as possible.

Religious workers covered by the program can immigrate or adjust their status to permanent resident in the U.S. Special religious workers include those in a religious vocation or occupation, engaged in a professional or non-professional capacity in the institution. Special religious workers entering the U.S. exclusively to perform the role of minister, and their accompanying spouses and children, are not affected by the termination of the program.

Source: G1

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