Skilled workers (EB-31)
- Full-time Job Offer must require two years of training or experience
- Proof of education, training or experience in related area
- No qualified U.S. workers are available to perform the job
- Labor Certification is required
- Prevailing wage must be paid
Professional (EB-32)
- Full Time Job offer that requires at least a baccalaureate degree
- Applicant must possess such degree (experience cannot count towards degree)
- Prevailing wage must be offered
- The alien must be a member of a profession
- No qualified U.S. workers are available to perform the job
Unskilled worker (EB-33)
- Have an approved I-140
- Labor Certification
- Job requires less than two years of training or experience
- Need to show that there are no qualified US workers for this position.
Job certification determines if the job is skilled or unskilled. It is a long wait for unskilled workers. Only 10,000 visas are available each year.
Nurses and Physical Therapists
Because of the shortage of Nurses and Physical Therapists in the U.S., a registered nurse or a physical therapist who is coming to the U.S. to work in certain health care occupations may apply directly for Permanent Residency Status (Green Card.)
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