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                   EB-1: 
                    Extraordinary Ability, 1st Preference 
                    Aliens of extraordinary ability, Professors and Researchers, 
                    Intl Executives and Managers, Top Professional People. 
                    (No Labor Certification). 
                  EB-2: 
                    Exceptional Ability, 1st Preference 
                    Aliens with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability in 
                    Sciences, Arts or Business. (Labor Certification required 
                    unless qualifying for a National Interest Waiver (NIW)). 
                  EB-3: 
                    Skilled/Professional Workers, 3rd Preference 
                    Skilled or Professional Persons. (Labor Certification 
                    Required). 
                  EB-4: 
                    Religious Workers, 4th Preference 
                    For certain religious workers, international organization 
                    and U.S. government employees. 
                  J/NIW: 
                    Shortage of Medical Professionals 
                    Specialty Visas For Physicians, Nurses and Physical Therapists. 
                    (Special Process). 
                  *Labor 
                    Certification Process 
                    The most common way in which professional aliens attain 
                    their green card. The employer must demonstrate, pursuant 
                    to the regulations, that no qualified U.S. worker is willing 
                    or able to accept the position. 
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