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Employment Based Visas

EB-1 Visas (Priority Workers)
EB-2 Visas (Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability)
EB-3 Visas (Skilled Workers and Professionals)
EB-4 Visas (Special Immigrant Worker)

Applicants for Employment Based Visas should have the following documents:

  • Application (Form DS230, parts I and II)
  • Birth Certificates / (unobtainable)
  • Police Clearance Certificates
  • Court and Prison Records, if applicable
  • Updated job offer letter from your employer (except self-petitioning E-1 and E-2 applicants - click here for more information
  • Medical Report
  • Passport
  • Proof of Relationship with your spouse and children (if applicable)
  • Visa Photographs

    • For more information on Employment based visas, click here

    Registered Nurses require the following additional documents:

  • A valid U.S. nursing license or Visa Screen certificate and CGFNS certificate; in addition, applicants who cannot begin work in any capacity prior to receiving a nursing license, i.e. whose job offers are contingent, may be asked to present evidence of passing the NCLEX-RN licensing exam prior to visa issuance. This determination will be made on a case by case basis at the time of interview with the Consular Officer.

  • Nursing Degree

  • Proof of education and experience

  • Click here to see Frequently Asked Questions on Employment Based Visas for Nurses  

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