Landover EB-3 & EB-5 Visa Lawyer

United States employment-based (EB) visas allow qualified workers and investors to live and conduct business lawfully in the US. Two of the EB visas that our firm commonly deals with are the EB-3 and EB-5. The EB-3 visa allows skilled and unskilled workers to legally work in the US, while the EB-5 is available for investors. 

At Zenith Law Firm, we know obtaining one of these visas could be crucial for your career and livelihood. Allow us to guide you through the application process. Thousands in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, have turned to us for business immigration law matters since 2010. With our depth of experience, you can confidently put your legal needs into our hands. 

Call (240) 652-2557 to schedule a consultation to speak with our Landover EB-3 and EB-5 lawyer. 

Who Is Eligible for EB-3 & EB-5 Visas?

You may be eligible for an EB-3 visa if you are:

• A skilled worker with 2+ years of experience or someone who has a relevant post-secondary degree
• A professional in your field with an equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree
• An unskilled worker capable of performing relevant labor for your prospective job

In each of these situations, you must seek to fulfill a position for which there are no qualified workers in the US. 

You may be eligible for an EB-5 visa if you are a foreign investor willing to invest significant capital in a US commercial enterprise. 

The specific eligibility requirements include:

• An investment amount of a million dollars or more
• Investments that create at least 10 US jobs

The above are general requirements. These can vary depending on whether you are investing in an enterprise in a “targeted area” (a rural area or one with significant unemployment) or regional center. The same applies to investments in struggling businesses. 

The Required Forms for EB-3 & EB-5 Visas

Applying for EB-3 and EB-5 visas requires completing and submitting various forms. For EB-3 visas, your employer must complete and file Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Your employer’s form needs to also include evidence that they can pay your agreed-upon wage. 

For EB-5 visas, you will need to file multiple forms, starting with Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor, or Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor. 

Additionally, you may need to file:

• Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
• Form DS-260, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
• Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status

Unsurprisingly, determining your eligibility for an EB-3 or EB-5 visa and properly applying for either is difficult. This is why the assistance of an experienced immigration attorney, such as ours at Zenith Law Firm, can be invaluable. 

Can You Become a Permanent Resident with an EB-3 or EB-5 Visa?

Yes, with both employment-based immigration visas, you can become a permanent resident. You may also seek permanent residency for your spouse or children. Obtaining a green card requires a separate application process in which you must demonstrate that you are eligible.