IMMIGRANT VISA—path to green cards

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  1. EB1: This type of visa has three sub-category—extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, or intracompany transfer of executives or managers. This is visa is for priority worker and is first preference.
  2. Extraordinary ability is for priority workers in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.  The alien may self-petition.
  1. Outstanding Professors and Researchers is for priority workers who are recognized internationally for their outstanding academic achievements in particular field.
  2. International Executives and managers is for priority workers who are executives, managers, and employees of foreign companies or affiliates who are transferred to the US.
  3. EB2: This type of visa has two sub-category—professional with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability.  This is the visa with secondary preference.
  4. Professionals with Advanced Degrees are individuals with any degree above baccalaureate degree or baccalaureate degree and at least five years of progressive experience in the profession.
  5. Exceptional ability individuals in sciences, arts, or business means a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily in those field.

What is the difference between E-2 Visa vs. EB5 green card investment?