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FIRST PREFERENCE<\/b> Includes:<\/p>

  1. Intra-Company Transfers – Executive or Managers<\/li>
  2. Outstanding Professors and Researchers<\/li>
  3. "Extraordinary Ability" in the sciences, arts, education, Business and athletics<\/li><\/ol>Note: Categories 1 & 2 do not require a labor certification7 Category 3 does not require a labor certification or offer of employment.

    SECOND PREFERENCE<\/b> Includes:<\/p>

    1. Professionals with advanced degrees<\/li>
    2. Aliens of "Exceptional Ability" in the sciences, arts or business<\/li><\/ol>Note: both categories require an offer of employment and a labor certification unless a "National Interest Waiver" is obtained.

      THIRD PREFERENCE<\/b> Includes:<\/p>

      1. Professionals with bachelor's degrees<\/li>
      2. Skilled workers filing positions requiring at least two years of training and experience<\/li>
      3. Unskilled workers<\/li><\/ol>Note: All three categories require an offer of employment and a labor certification. Category 3 is subject to a long waiting period.

        FOURTH PREFERENCE<\/b><\/p>

        • Special Immigrants include qualified ministers and religious workers and certain other categories of limited applicability<\/li><\/ul>

          FIFTH PREFERENCE<\/b><\/p>

          • Investors who invest at least $1,000,000. in an active U.S. business which employs at least 10 persons. In designated areas of high unemployment, investments of $500,000. with creation of 10 jobs may qualify. Conditional residence is granted for two years. If investment and employment continues beyond two years permanent residence is granted<\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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