EB-4 Special Immigrants

EB-4 Special Immigrants Visa Attorney – San Jose, CA
 
EB-4 special immigration is the shortened titled of fourth preference employment-based immigration visas. These visas can be used to enter the United States to work in a military or religious worker capacity, and they can lead an individual to starting their process towards a green card. Spouses and children of individuals with an EB-4 special immigrants visa may be eligible for entry into the US under this visa. Individuals planning to apply for this visa should consult with a San Jose EB-4 special immigrants visa attorney before applying to ensure that this visa best matches their current immigration status and needs.
 
Eligibility
 
EB-4 special immigrants visas are available to individuals from a variety of categories, many of these in the military. Qualifying categories as of 2011 include broadcasters, Iraqi/Afghan translators, Physicians, International Organization Employees, Iraqis that have assisted the United States, armed forces members, Panama Canal Zone employees, and Retired NATO-6 employees. In addition, some religious workers may be eligible to apply for an EB-4 special immigrants visa. For more information on whether you qualify in one of the applicable classes for this visa, you should schedule a consultation with our San Jose EB-4 special immigrants visa attorney, Madan Ahluwalia.
 
Special Requirements for Religious Workers
 
Although all individuals applying for an EB-4 special immigrants visa must supply their US consulate with a copy of Form I-360, some additional documentation is required from religious workers. Religious workers must provide proof of their organizations non-profit status, proof of membership and employment in that organization, and a letter detailing how they will be compensated during their time in America. For more information on what documents will fulfill these requirements, contact our expert EB-4 visa lawyer in San Jose.
 
Broadcasters
 
Section 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act allows for the International Broadcasting Bureau of the United States Broadcasting Board of Governors (or one of their grantees) to petition of behalf of an alien and their family for entry into the US to work as a broadcaster. At this time, the BBG grantees are Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe. Individuals applying for a visa under this code must, like religious workers, provide proof of employment, job title, and a listing of job role functions. In addition, proof of broadcasting experience must be provided to prove competence in the job being performed. For more information on recent changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act and how it may affect your status when applying as a broadcaster, you should schedule a consultation with Madan Ahluwalia, our San Jose based EB-4 visa lawyer.