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Employment-Based Visas There are several ways to obtain a green card in the U.S. through employment. The Orlando immigration lawyers at the Sekou Clarke Law Group can help you navigate the process. In many situations, an employer must sponsor a foreign national for permanent residence. In other situations, a foreign national may self-petition for a green card. Some of the employment-based visas include: EB-1 Visa: Priority Workers This visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; outstanding professors and researchers; and certain multinational executives and managers. EB-2 Visa: Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability This visa is for individuals who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or their equivalent, and individuals who, because of their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, will substantially benefit the national economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States. EB-3 Visa: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Unskilled Workers This visa is for skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers (laborers) who are not temporary or seasonal. EB-4 Visa: Certain Special Immigrants This visa is for certain special immigrants, including religious workers. EB-5 Visa: Immigrant Investors This visa is for individuals who make a significant investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers. PERM Labor Certification In many employment-based green card cases, the employer must first obtain a PERM labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. This process involves testing the U.S. labor market to ensure that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our Orlando immigration lawyers.