EB-4 | Special Immigrants

The EB-4 is designed for special immigrants, your employer must file Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigration, however, you may file on your own behalf.

The following is a list of special immigrants but is not limited to:

Religious worker
Panama Canal Company Employee, Canal Zone Government Employee, or U.S. Government in the Canal Zone Employee
Physician
G-4 International Organization Employee or Family Member or NATO-6 employee or family member
Broadcaster
Afghanistan or Iraq national who worked with the U.S. armed forces or under Chief of Mission authority as a translator
Iraq national who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. government in Iraq
Afghanistan national who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan

Qualifications

Religious Workers

Have been a member of a religious denomination that has a bona fide non-profit religious organization in the United States for at least two years immediately before filing a petition for this status with USCIS
Seek to enter the United States to work in a full time, compensated position in one of the following occupations:
Solely as a minister of that religious denomination;
A religious vocation either in a professional or nonprofessional capacity; or
A religious occupation either in a professional or nonprofessional capacity
Be coming to work for either:
A bona fide non-profit religious organization in the United States; or
A bona fide organization that is affiliated with a religious denomination in the United States
Have been working in one of the positions described above after the age of 14, either abroad or in the United States, continuously for at least two years immediately before the filing of a petition with USCIS. The prior religious work does not need to correspond precisely to the type of work you will perform. A break in the continuity of the work during the preceding two years will not affect eligibility so long as:
You were still employed as a religious worker;
The break did not exceed two years; and
The nature of the break was for further religious training or sabbatical. However, you must have been a member of the petitioner's denomination throughout the two years of qualifying employment

Broadcasters

You have an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), and Special Immigrant, that was filed on your behalf by the USAGM or a USAGM grantee
You are admissible to the United States
An immigrant visa is immediately available to you

What You'll Need

Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, with required evidence and supporting documentation

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FAQs

Is there a fee to file the EB-4?

Yes, there is a $435 filing fee for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrants. If you apply for the EB-4 online, you can also pay online. If you pay by mail, then you can pay via money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

How can I file my EB-4 form?

You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:

Pay your filing fee online
Check the status of your case
Receive notifications and case updates
View personalized case completion date estimates
Respond to requests for evidence
Manage your contact information, including updating your address

You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.

Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.

Do I need legal representation to file?

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

Why should I work with ImmigrationUSA?

Immigration issues can be quite complicated. Combine that with the current rate of change in U.S. policies, it can be hard to keep up. Our team puts their experience to work for you and your particular situation. We work hard to stay on top of policy changes and are prepared for changes down the line. We offer patented online software, MyEsq, that streamlines the filing process and makes our knowledgeable team of lawyers just a click away.

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