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EB-1 Visa
First-preference green card for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, and multinational executives.
About EB-1 VisaEB-2 NIW Visa
Employment-based green card for professionals whose work serves the national interest of the United States.
About EB-2 NIW VisaPERM-Based Petition Visa
Green card process requiring U.S. labor market certification and employer sponsorship.
About PERM-Based Petition VisaEB-5 Visa
Investment-based green card tied to qualifying capital investment and job creation requirements.
About EB-5 VisaFamily-Based Green Card Visa
Permanent residence through qualifying family relationships with U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
About Family-Based Green Card VisaEB-3 Visa
Employer-sponsored green card for skilled workers, professionals, and other qualifying employees.
EB-4 Visa
Green card category for specific groups, including religious workers and certain international employees.
Choosing The Right Green Card Pathway
Compare the Top Green Card Options
Understanding how green card categories differ can help clarify next steps.
| Feature | EB-1A | EB-2 NIW | EB-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requires Job Offer | No | No | No |
| Based on Investment | No | No | Yes |
| Family Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Processing Time | 6–12 months | 8–14 months | 18–30 months |
| Self-Petition | Yes | Yes | No |
Which Green Card Category Fits You the Best?
EB-1A
Best for individuals with extraordinary ability
Designed for applicants who can demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim under defined regulatory criteria, without requiring employer sponsorship.
About EB-1AEB-2 NIW
Best for professionals serving national interest
Applicable to professionals whose work advances U.S. national interests and meets the statutory threshold for a National Interest Waiver of labor certification.
About EB-2 NIWEB-5
Best for qualifying investors and entrepreneurs
Investment-based permanent residence for applicants meeting capital investment and job creation requirements under federal immigration regulations.
About EB-5
Take the Next Step Toward U.S. Permanent Residence
Learn which green card pathway best supports your professional or investment goals.