US Employment-Based Green Cards
Talented professionals, researchers, and skilled workers can obtain a US Green Card through employment-based immigrant visa categories — EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and EB-3. No job offer required for certain categories.
Who Is This For?
- EB-1A: You have extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics (no job offer required)
- EB-1B: You are an outstanding professor or researcher with at least 3 years of experience
- EB-1C: You are a multinational manager or executive transferred to a US company
- EB-2 NIW: You hold an advanced degree (or equivalent) AND your work is in the national interest of the US (no job offer required)
- EB-3: You are a skilled worker (2+ years training/experience), professional (US bachelor's), or unskilled worker with a job offer and PERM labor certification
- Indian and Chinese nationals face significant priority date backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3 categories
How It Works
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Determine the right EB category
We review your qualifications, publications, awards, and career history to identify which EB category offers the best path and fastest processing.
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For EB-1A / EB-2 NIW: Prepare self-petition
These categories do not require a job offer. We build a compelling petition with evidence of extraordinary ability or national interest.
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For EB-3: PERM labor certification
Your US employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor to demonstrate no qualified US workers are available for the position.
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File the I-140 immigrant petition
USCIS adjudicates the I-140. If approved, your priority date is established (critical for countries with backlogs).
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Wait for your priority date to be current
Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to see when your priority date is current. This may take months or years depending on your country of birth.
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Apply for immigrant visa or adjustment of status
Once current, file DS-260 (from outside US) or I-485 (inside US) to receive your Green Card.
Why ITC iLand for This Program?
While Canada is our primary focus, ITC iLand has guided clients through U.S. immigration pathways as part of comprehensive second-country planning. Our network includes U.S. immigration attorneys who collaborate on complex EB-5 and employment-based cases, backed by the same 25+ years of international immigration expertise that has driven 10,000+ successful applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver allows individuals with an advanced degree (master's or higher) or exceptional ability to self-petition for a US Green Card — no job offer or PERM required. You must demonstrate that your work is in the national interest of the United States, that you are well-positioned to advance that work, and that waiving the job offer requirement benefits the US.
Your priority date is established when your I-140 is filed. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin showing which priority dates are "current" (meaning a Green Card number is available). For most countries, EB-1 is current quickly. For China and India, EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs can stretch 5–80+ years due to per-country caps.
Yes. EB-1A allows you to file without a job offer or employer sponsorship. You must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in your field through evidence such as major awards, high citation counts, media coverage, judging of others' work, high salary, or critical role in a distinguished organization.
PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the process by which a US employer demonstrates to the Department of Labor that it conducted a good-faith search for qualified US workers and found none. PERM is required for EB-3 and most EB-2 cases (unless you qualify for a NIW). The process typically takes 6–18 months.
Yes — many ITC iLand clients pursue parallel immigration strategies. Canadian Express Entry can proceed simultaneously with a US EB petition. ITC iLand coordinates the Canadian side and works with US immigration attorneys on the American process, ensuring both pathways progress without conflict.
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