Employment-Based Green Card Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA

Understanding Employment-Based Green Cards

What is an Employment-Based Green Card?

Employment-based green cards offer a pathway to the dream of U.S. residency that forms a guiding light for so many people around the world. EB green cards are a group of immigrant designations granted to foreign nationals based on their employment qualifications, allowing them to live and work in the U.S., and potentially apply for U.S. citizenship.

At Blaker & Granet LLP, our Employment-Based Green Card Lawyers want you to approach your application for U.S. residency from a place of informed empowerment. Did you know that legal issues, traveling abroad, changing jobs, or moving can all impact your application? We’re here to help clients understand all the nuances of the process and support their immigration goals.

With experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds, walks of life, and nations of origin, our LGBTQ+ and woman-owned law firm is proud to assist individuals and businesses from around the world with their immigration needs.

If you are ready to take the next step on your journey toward a bright future in the U.S., reach out to us today!

Why You Need an Employment-Based Green Card Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA

An employment-based green card can form a major step in an individual’s immigration story. For many professionals, skilled workers, and investors from around the globe, an EB visa is a stepping stone on their path to permanent residency in the U.S. It’s a fact that U.S. immigration law is complex and constantly evolving, and at Blaker & Granet LLP, we know how frustrating it can be to navigate the legal landscape without support.

A professional immigration attorney often helps green card and visa applicants avoid expensive mistakes while preparing a strong case for immigration that minimizes delays and hiccups in the process.

Our Los Angeles employment-based green card lawyers have a combined 20 years of experience guiding clients through green card and visa applications. With mindful attention to detail and an innovative legal style, we’re here to make your immigration story a success.

Reach out to our employment-based green card attorneys and discover the Blaker & Granet LLP difference.

The EB-1A Visa is designed for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics. Applicants can file the petition themselves, without needing a job offer from a U.S. employer. To qualify, they must demonstrate national or international acclaim in their field.

Key Qualifications for the EB-1A Visa:

Global Recognition: National or international acclaim for outstanding achievements in your field.

Proven Excellence: Evidence of excellence documented by prestigious awards, high-impact publications, or membership to elite professional organizations.

Sustained Success: An established track record of continuous success and contribution to your industry.

If you’re interested in applying for the EB-1A Visa, our employment-based visa lawyers would be happy to discuss this prestige category and help you assess your eligibility.

Our attorneys in Los Angeles have experience building a compelling case that highlights your achievements in a way that will increase your chances of success. After all, extraordinary ability requires extraordinary advocacy.

The EB-1B Visa is intended for exceptional professors and researchers who have been internationally acknowledged for their academic or scientific contributions. In general, an applicant must have at least three years of teaching or research experience to be considered. They also need to receive a job offer from an authorized organization in the USA to be eligible for the EB-1B Visa.

Qualification-Criteria for the EB-1B Visa:

International Recognition: The candidate should also provide proof of international recognition of their work in an academic or research environment through publications, awards, or other forms of recognition by their colleagues and peers.

Permanent offer: To be qualified, an applicant must have a valid, permanent job offer from either an educational institution or a research organization in the United States.

At Blaker & Granet LLP, we adapt our immigration law practice to the needs of each case, building a unique approach that captures your academic achievements and highlights your story. From featuring letters of reference written by notable colleagues to highlighting your important publications, we create a compelling case that clearly demonstrates your academic stature. Connect with our employment-based visa attorneys today.

The EB-1C Visa is a valuable immigration tool for international managers and executives responsible for operating international companies. This visa enables companies to transfer their important team leaders to a United States branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of their company. With the EB-1C Visa comes an extraordinary opportunity for business leaders to maintain an agile and resilient workforce in the global market, offering the flexibility to transfer their talent to the U.S.

Criteria for EB-1C Visa:
Leadership Experience: The applicant must have held an executive or managerial position in an international organization for a continuous period of at least one year within the last three years.

U.S. Employer: must be a qualifying organization, which can include any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, or branches.

Job offer: A permanent employment offer is required from the U.S. employer.

Accomplishing your business goals requires a solid plan. If you want to expand your company to the U.S. or grow a current U.S. office, the employment-based green card lawyers at Blaker & Granet LLP offer exceptional support. We’re proud to provide personalized strategies aligned with your business goals. Connect with us today.

EB-2 is one of the most in-demand visas because of its wide applicability. Professionals with the following credential are potential candidates:

• Advanced degrees, such as master's or higher

• At least five years of relevant work experience on a Bachelor’s degree, or those with exceptional abilities in arts, sciences, or business.

This category requires a job offer from a U.S. employer and, in most cases, mandates that the employer undergo the labor certification process.

To qualify for the EB-2 Visa:
• Possess an advanced degree or any equivalent combination of education as well as experience.

• Provide proof of your extraordinary ability in your area of profession.
Present documents that prove your level of skill (like awards, certifications, and publications)

A successful EB-2 application requires strong documentation of your qualifications. If you have questions about eligibility or need guidance through the application process, please reach out to our experienced employment-based green card lawyers.

A caveat that applies to the EB-2 Visa, the National Interest Waiver (NIW) exempts certain beneficiaries in the category of EB-2 from going through the labor certification process. The exemption may be granted to those individuals who have professional contributions that are judged to be of significant importance to the National Interest of the United States. 

This waiver is an important resource for those individuals whose efforts benefit key areas that may include health, research, or economic development and have contributed to the overall well-being and prosperity of the entire country.

Required criteria for EB-2/NIW Visa:

• Provide clear evidence and specific examples that indicate how your work benefits U.S. national interests.

• Showcase the significance of these contributions to the nation.

• This visa does not require a job offer.

Navigating an EB-2 NIW application without legal experience can be challenging. If you’re looking for supportive assistance, our employment-based green card attorneys would be honored to guide you through this visa process.

EB-3 is an employment-based visa classification that includes employees of various skill levels, including highly skilled workers, professionals and unskilled workers. Because of its broad application, EB-3 is one of the most popular visas in the employment categories.

• Classifications under the EB-3 Visa:

• Skilled Workers: Individuals with a minimum of two years of work experience or technical training in the required occupation.

• Professionals: Workers possessing a bachelor's or higher degree.
Other Workers: Workers in unskilled labor who require a training period of less than two years.

Although this is a highly competitive visa category, our employment-based green card attorneys help applicants draft a compelling petition that reflects their qualifications. 

We work closely with you to transform your application into a statement of your value, demonstrating the essential need for your abilities and how they can bridge critical gaps in the market. Reach out and let us help make the case for why the United States needs someone with your unique abilities.

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