First preference category (EB-1) – Priority workers – can apply to the government or
Aliens with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
Outstanding professors and researchers.
Certain multinational managers and executives.
Second Preference Category (EB-2): Aliens who are members of professions with advanced degrees or who have exceptional ability.
Third Preference Category (EB-3): Skilled workers, professionals, or other workers.
Fourth Preference Category (EB-4): Specialized visa category includes, but is not limited to: certain religious workers, US foreign service employees, retired employees of international organizations, and non-citizen minors who are under the guardianship of the courts of the United States.
Fifth Preference Category (EB-5): Available to individuals who invest at least $1 million and employ at least 10 Americans for at least 2 years.



