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United States


As the world’s largest economy, the United States consistently ranks first in global GDP. It is home to many world-renowned universities, such as the California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard University. The U.S. also leads in medical technology and research, driving innovation and breakthroughs in medicine. In 2024, the U.S. passport ranked 7th globally, offering visa-free access to 188 countries and regions.

 

U.S. Skilled Immigration Categories


  1. EB-1: Immigrant Visa for Extraordinary Ability


  • EB-1A: For individuals with extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics.

  • EB-1B: For professors or researchers with at least 3 years of teaching or research experience and international recognition.

  • EB-1C: For executives or managers of U.S. companies who have worked in a similar role at an overseas branch for at least 1 year in the past 3 years.


  1. EB-2: Immigrant Visa for Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability


  • Advanced Degree: For professionals with a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of work experience or higher qualifications.

  • Exceptional Ability: For individuals with exceptional abilities in science, arts, or business; labor certification is required.

  • National Interest Waiver (NIW): For individuals who can prove their work will significantly contribute to U.S. national interests.


  1. EB-3: Skilled and Labor Workers


  • Skilled Workers: For those with at least 2 years of experience in a non-temporary or non-seasonal occupation.

  • Professionals: For individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

  • Unskilled Workers: For those capable of performing jobs requiring less than 2 years of training or experience, provided the job is non-temporary or non-seasonal.


  1. EB-4: Special Immigrant Visa


For individuals who have served or are serving in designated special fields, such as broadcasters, religious workers, employees of international organizations, military personnel, and others.

 

U.S. Investment Immigration: EB-5


The EB-5 program allows applicants to obtain permanent residency through a qualifying investment in the U.S. It requires meeting specific financial and job creation criteria.


Investment Requirements:


  • USD 800,000 in a U.S. government-designated Targeted Employment Area (TEA), which includes rural areas or areas with an unemployment rate 50% higher than the national average.

  • USD 1.05 million investment in any other area in the U.S.


Job Creation:


  • Applicants must establish a for-profit business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs and maintain these jobs for 2 years.

  • Process:

  • Once the above conditions are met, applicants can hire an attorney to file for a conditional green card (valid for 2 years).

  • After 2 years, applicants can apply for a 10-year unconditional green card.


New Regulations:


  • Applicants already in the U.S. can simultaneously file Form I-485 and the EB-5 application to obtain a work authorization card (EAD) and advance parole (travel permit). They can continue living, studying, and working in the U.S. while the application is processed.


Advantages of EB-5


  1. No restrictions on education, language, or business background.

  2. Spouse and children under 21 can apply together.

  3. No residency requirement after obtaining a green card; applicants are free to travel in and out of the U.S.

  4. After receiving a conditional green card, applicants can convert to an unconditional 10-year green card after 2 years.

  5. Enjoy the same benefits as U.S. citizens, including social welfare.

  6. Children can access free public education in the U.S.

  7. No need to go through complex procedures to apply for a green card after studying in the U.S.

 

Family-Based Immigration


Immediate Relatives


  1. IR-1: Spouse of a U.S. citizen.

  2. IR-2: Unmarried child under 21 years old of a U.S. citizen.

  3. IR-3: Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen.

  4. IR-4: Orphan to be adopted in the U.S. by a U.S. citizen.

  5. IR-5: Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old.


Family Preference


  1. F1 (First Preference): Unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens.

  2. F2 (Second Preference): Spouses, children under 21, and unmarried children of U.S. permanent residents.

  3. F3 (Third Preference): Married children of U.S. citizens, along with their spouses and children under 21.

  4. F4 (Fourth Preference): Siblings of U.S. citizens aged 21 or older, along with their spouses and children under 21.

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