NYC EB-4 Visa Lawyer (Brooklyn, Manhattan)

An EB-4 visa offers a clear path to obtaining a green card that allows you and your family to live and work in the United States. This type of visa is designed to serve a particular group of people with specific backgrounds. To find out if you qualify for an EB-4 visa, call Alina Kats at Kats Immigration Law in New York City. She has the experience and a solid reputation to get you the answers you need to apply for the correct visa. She also follows through with a host of other vital services.

What Is an EB-4 Visa?

The EB-4 visa, also called a fourth preference employment-based visa, is a special category designed for special immigrants. Unlike other visa types, such as EB-2 and EB-3 visas that focus mostly on job skills and qualifications, the EB-4 visa serves specific groups of immigrants. If you’re a minister or non-minister religious worker, if you’re a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or if you served for at least one year in Panama Canal Zone Government or the Panama Canal Company, you can apply for an EB-4 visa. Each of EB-4 visa categories has specific eligibility requirements and documentation.

Whether you’re an employee of the U.S. International Broadcasting Bureau or worked for the U.S. government in Iraq or Afghanistan, you can also improve your chances of successfully obtaining an EB-4 visa. To improve your odds even more, rely on the expertise of Kats Immigration Law in New York City. Alina Kats has helped hundreds of special immigrants getting their EB-4 visa. Through a brief virtual consultation, find out if you qualify and what steps you need to take.

What Documentation Is Required for an EB-4 Visa Subcategory?

General documentation for all EB-4 visa subcategories typically includes photocopies of your passport, with the biographical page and any pages with visas or entry stamps, your birth certificate and those of your dependents, police clearance certificate and medical records. You need to organize your documents in a manner that matches U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements according to your EB-4 subcategory, which may include:

• Religious workers. Documentation showing at least two years of your membership in a religious denomination, official letters from the religious organization in the U.S. confirming your job offer along with a list of duties and documents proving the organization’s non-profit status.
• Special immigrant juveniles (SIJ). Documentation showing that a U.S. juvenile court has declared you dependent and that you can’t reunite with one or both parents due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. Documents explaining why it’s not in your best interest to return to your home country.
• Letter from the U.S. International Broadcasting Bureau and documentation showing your relevant work experience in broadcasting.
• Former employees of the U.S. Government. Official letters or documents verifying your employment with the U.S. government in Iraq or Afghanistan and a detailed description of your job duties and duration of employment.
• International organization employees and their families. Official letters verifying your employment with an international organization such as the United Nations and documents proving your family relationship, such as birth and marriage certificates.
• Armed forces members. Official military service records showing your honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces or other documents proving your eligibility under this category.
• Panama Canal Zone employees. Documentation proving your employment with the Panama Canal Zone Government or the Panama Canal Company and records showing the nature and duration of your employment.
• Physicians. <Link to Healthcare Professionals> Copies of your medical licenses and certifications, documents showing your employment in a designated underserved area and letters from employers or medical organizations supporting your application.
• Retired NATO-6 employees. Documents verifying your employment and retirement status with NATO-6 and birth and marriage certificates for family members applying with you.

You must make sure that all documents are complete and correct when applying for an EB-4 visa, which is why you need the expertise of an immigration attorney familiar with the forms and processes.

How Can an Immigration Attorney Help Me with the EB-4 Visa Process?

An EB-4 visa lawyer reviews your background and qualifications to ensure you meet the specific criteria for the EB-4 visa category you’re seeking. A lawyer helps you understand which EB-4 subcategory best fits your situation and explain the requirements for each. Other services may include:

• Preparing your documentation. Making sure all required documents are gathered, complete, and correctly filled out like Form I-360, employment verification, personal identification and any supporting documents needed for your subcategory.
• Developing application strategy. An EB-4 visa lawyer creates a strategic approach for your application to address any challenges and maximize your chances of success.
• Responding to USCIS Requests. If the USCIS asks for any additional information or issues a Request for Evidence (RFE), your attorney responds promptly to resolve that issue.
• Communicating with USCIS. Your NYC immigration attorney communicates with immigration officials on your behalf and makes sure everything is handled professionally.

An EB-4 visa attorney also tracks deadlines to make sure your application and any supporting documents are submitted on time. You can get ongoing support throughout the application process and your attorney will be available to answer your questions, provide updates and offer guidance if any issue comes up in your EB-4 application.

What Are the Benefits of an EB-4 Visa?

The EB-4 visa can provide a direct path to obtain a green card and you can become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can also apply for green cards as your dependents and enjoy the same benefits of permanent residency. Other benefits of the EB-4 visa may include:

• Smoother path to naturalization
• Social services and benefits
• Educational and employment opportunities
• No requirement to obtain a labor certificate

U.S. immigration laws and regulations can be confusing and overwhelming. Get help from Alina Kats, ESQ, a certified EB-4 visa attorney with offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York City. Contact Kats Immigration Law to enjoy the benefits of an EB-4 visa.