Suitable for:
Professionals holding advanced degrees or possessing exceptional skills.
Criteria:
Master's degree or higher, or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant progressive work experience;
A U.S. employer must provide a long-term job offer;
Must go through the PERM labor certification process to prove that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position.
Advantages:
Applicants may immigrate through employer sponsorship under the EB-2 category.
Typical applicants:
Various professional engineers, IT specialists, healthcare professionals, etc.