Employment-Based Residency Petition

Employment-Based Immigration Lawyers

Foreign students who get permanent job offers with U.S. companies, seasonal workers who have the opportunity for full-time permanent employment in the U.S., and foreign nationals whose job skills are needed in America are just some of the people who can become a legal permanent resident of the U.S. by filing an employment-based residency petition.

For experienced legal counsel in matters of employment-based immigration, contact R. Bracken & Associates, Attorneys at Law. We have more than 30 years of experienced in employment-based immigration. We know the law and we know how to help you achieve your goal as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services grants employment-based immigration visas according to the following preference system:

First Preference (E1): Priority Workers

  • Persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
  • Outstanding, internationally recognized professors and researchers.
  • Certain executives who work for a U.S. company's overseas branch.

Second Preference (E2): Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Abilities

  • Professionals holding advanced degrees
  • Persons of exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business

Third Preference (E3): Professionals and Skilled Workers

  • Skilled Workers
  • Professionals Holding Baccalaureate Degrees
  • Other Workers

Fourth Preference (E4): Special Immigrants

  • Religious workers
  • Employees and former employees of the U.S. government abroad
  • Retired employees of international organizations
  • Others in special circumstances

Fifth Preference (E5): Employment Creation Investors

  • Entrepreneurs who invest $500,000 to $1 million in a commercial enterprise in the U.S. that creates at least 10 new jobs

To schedule a free consultation to discuss employment-based immigration with an experienced immigration lawyer, please contact R. Bracken & Associates, Attorneys at Law today.

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Our offices are located in neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, and throughout Southern California. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Please contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation at an office near you.

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