How can I obtain permanent residence through employment-based immigration?

To obtain permanent residence (also known as a green card) through employment-based immigration in Washington, there are five main categories(EB-1 through EB-5) to choose from. The first one, EB-1, is for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers or professors, and multinational executives and managers. To qualify for this category you must meet the criteria set forth by USCIS and submit documentation to verify your credentials. The next categories are EB-2 and EB-3. This category is for individuals with advance degrees in a designated field, or those with exceptional ability in business, science, or art. To qualify for these categories, you must have a job offer from an employer in the US and demonstrate that you meet the criteria for the category. Your employer must also submit a labor certification to the Department of Labor. The fourth category, EB-4, is for certain special immigrants. This includes religious workers, members of the US armed forces, and certain physicians. To qualify for this category, you must meet the criteria set forth by USCIS and provide documentation to demonstrate your eligibility. Finally, the fifth category, EB-5, is for investors who invest a minimum of $500,000 into a business that creates at least 10 jobs for US workers. To qualify for this category you must demonstrate that you meet the criteria set forth by USCIS and provide documentation to verify your investment and that the business has created the required jobs. Once you have determined which category is best for you and you have gathered all the required documents, you can file your application with USCIS. You will likely be required to attend an interview and if approved, you will receive your green card.

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Obtener la residencia permanente por motivos laborales es posible a través de la Ley de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. Aunque el proceso puede ser complicado, con la ayuda de un experto en análisis de inmigración, puede ser más fácil para los solicitantes obtener la residencia permanente. Primero, los empleadores necesitan obtener un permiso de trabajo aprobado para el solicitante. Esta es la primera etapa para obtener la residencia permanente. Una vez que el permiso de trabajo es aprobado, el empleador puede presentar una petición a la Oficina de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés). Esta petición solicita una visa de trabajo permanente, lo que permite al solicitante vivir y trabajar en los Estados Unidos de forma permanente. Después de la aprobación de la petición por la USCIS, el solicitante puede solicitar la residencia permanente a través de una entrevista en una embajada o consulado de los Estados Unidos. Durante esta entrevista, el USCIS revisará la información suministrada y verificará los documentos presentados para garantizar que el solicitante sea elegible para la residencia permanente. Una vez que la entrevista con el USCIS sea exitosa, el solicitante recibirá una tarjeta verde, lo que le otorga el estatus de residente permanente. Este documento es válido por 10 años y debe ser renovado cada año para mantener el estatus de residente permanente.

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