All you need to do to get started toward your EB-4 Special Immigrants visa is visit our online case evaluation form or give us a call at 646-461-6838.

The third different type of employment based visa you can seek is when you are classified as fourth preference. This is one of the broadest categories for EB visas and includes those who are deemed to be “special immigrants.”

Some of the immigrants that fall under this category include the following:

• Religious workers;
• Broadcasters;
• Physicians;
• Armed forces members; and
• Retired NATO-6 employees.

The above are only a few of the immigrants which can be considered special immigrants. Other categories include the spouse and child(ren) of deceased NATO-6 employees, international organization employees, as well as Iraqi/Afghan translators and Iraqis who have assisted the United States throughout the years. If you fall into any of the above categories, you could be considered classified as a fourth preference immigrant and should not hesitate to get the involvement of a knowledgeable New York immigration lawyer.

The process of petitioning for a visa under this category should not be attempted without the legal guidance of an attorney. The first step will involve an employer who can file a Form I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant on your behalf. While there are some circumstances where you can self-petition, it is most common for your employer to do it for you.

Broadcasters Seeking a EB-4 Visa

People who are classified as “broadcasters” can face a different set of filing protocol than others. A broadcaster is defined by the USCIS as someone who is a reporter, writer, translator, editor, producer or announcer for new broadcast. It can also include hosts, news analysis specialists and more. For these people, instead of self-petitioning or having an employer petition on their behalf, they can actually be petitioned for by the International Broadcasting Bureau of the United States Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) or even a grantee of the BBG (ex: Radio Free Asia, Inc).

Should the BBG or a grantee petition on your behalf, they will need to not only submit the Form I-360 described above, but also the following information:

• Your job title and job description; and
• Your broadcasting experience.

If I am an EB-4 visa holder, can my family come with me?

One primary concern for people who are looking to enter into the United States is whether or not they will be able to bring their families with them. For people who are given an EB-4 visa, they will be permitted to bring your spouse with you, as well as any unmarried children under the age of 21.

How Our New York Immigration Attorneys Can Help

If you are looking for further information or would like to discuss your case with a legal professional, you should not hesitate to consult with our legal team at Pozo Goldstein, LLP as soon as possible. Over the years, we have been able to put our experience to work for countless immigrants throughout the New York state area. Our legal team is composed of former U.S. immigration prosecutors, giving us unique qualifications that we are able to utilize during complex immigration cases.

To learn more about our firm, we encourage you to look throughout the website. Here, you will be able to get in-depth information on a variety of topics, as well as further insight into the dynamics of our team. To read about our history and qualifications, simply visit our firm overview or our team. If you’d rather see what we have been able to accomplish before, all you need to do is check out our client reviews or read our case results.