For Entrepreneurs and Investors

EB-5 – Green Card by Investment

• Minimum Investment of $800,000 in priority areas or $1,050,000 in other areas

• Creation of at least 10 Full-Time Jobs for U.S. Workers

• Ideal option for those looking to open or expand their business in the U.S.

EB-2 – Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Skills

Does your U.S. business need to fill a vacancy with a highly qualified professional?

You may be able to sponsor them for permanent residency under the EB-2 category.

Requires Labor Certification: The U.S. Department of Labor must certify that there are no available workers in the country to fill the position.

General requirements for the EB-2 Visa:

• Professionals with a University Degree: You must have at least a university degree or an equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Workers with Exceptional Abilities: If you have experience and an exceptional level of skill in fields such as science, arts, or business, you may be eligible for the EB-2 visa even without a university degree.

• Labor Certification: You must demonstrate that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the available position, and the employer must obtain approval from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Examples of Occupations that Can Apply for the EB-2 Visa:

• Professionals in fields such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health sciences, education, and more
• Specialists in art, architecture, business, and sciences
• Workers with exceptional skills, such as scientists, researchers, and managers

The  EB-2 visa offers several key benefits for professionals:

• You obtain a Green Card for yourself, your spouse, and unmarried children under 21 years old.
• Authorization to work legally in the U.S. in your professional field.
• The possibility of obtaining permanent residency without the need for your own financial investment.
• Opportunity to apply for U.S. citizenship in the future.

EB-3 – Skilled and Unskilled Workers

If your company in the U.S. needs to fill a vacancy and cannot find available workers in the country, they can sponsor you for permanent residency under the EB-3 category.

• Requires Labor Certification: Authorization from the Department of Labor is mandatory.

 

• Skilled Workers: You must have at least 2 years of work experience or training in a specific field.

• Professionals: Requires at least a university degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.

• Unskilled Workers (EB-3 Other Workers): No experience is required, but the job must not be temporary or seasonal.

Examples of occupations that generally qualify for this permanent residency:

• Professionals in administration, engineering, education, healthcare, and technology.
• Specialized technicians with proven experience.
• Workers in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, services, among others.
• Personal care assistants, gardeners, mechanics, among others.

Benefits of the EB-3 Visa:

• You obtain a Green Card for yourself, your spouse, and your unmarried children under 21 years old.

• Opportunity to work legally in the U.S. with full labor rights.

• Access to permanent residency without the need for a personal financial investment.



• Possibility to apply for U.S. citizenship in the future.