How many categories are there for granting permanent residence to foreign nationals based on employment skills?
EB-1 is a classification for Priority workers. Priority workers are foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, athletics, researchers, professors and business executives. EB-2 is a classification for professionals with advanced degree or persons with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business. EB-3 is a classification for skilled or professional workers with minimum of two years training and experience. EB-4 is a classification for special immigrants such as foreign religious workers and employees and former employees of the U.S. Government abroad. EB-5 is a classification for immigrant investors.
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- How many categories are there for granting permanent residence to foreign nationals based on employment skills?
