EB-4 Special Immigrants

The EB-4 classification includes 2 groups of foreign nationals:

• Religious workers, or
• Employees and former employees of the U.S. Government abroad who are foreign nationals.

The EB-4 category must file Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, along with a host of other forms with the USCIS serving the area where the the EB-4 petitioner will work.

What is the process for applying for the EB-4?

Your employer should file Form I-360 with the USCIS Regional Service Center that has jurisdiction over the location of your employment. You should have been working with your religious organization for at least two years. You should be entering the U.S. to work in one of the following areas:

• As a minister or priest of your religious denomination
• In a professional capacity in a religious vocation or occupation for your
• Religious organization (this requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent).
• In a religious vocation or occupation for your religious organization or its nonprofit affiliate.

What documents are needed for the EB-4 petition?

Along with submitting Form I-360, you should provide the following documents:

• Proof that your religious organization is a non-profit organization.
• A letter from an official of your religious organization in the US stating that you have been a member of the denomination for at least two years, and that you have at least two years experience in your vocation or occupation. The letter should also state certain details about your particular type of vocation/occupation.
• This letter should also state how you will be paid for your work, and that you do not intend to supplement your income with a second job, or depend on charity for support.