Several outlets describe how the United States offers employment-based immigrant visa pathways that can ultimately lead to permanent residency. The US makes about 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from October 1 to September 30. These work-based routes are organized as distinct immigrant visa categories, each tied to different eligibility requirements tied to employment and work-related qualifications.
Both sources explain that foreigners seeking permanent residency can consider the main employment-based immigrant visa options available through work. While the outlets differ in presentation, they converge on the idea that these categories are structured as “work visa routes” for immigrant status, not temporary work authorizations. Prospective applicants still must meet the specific criteria for the category they pursue, which may depend on factors such as the nature of the employment, qualifications, and other eligibility conditions set by US immigration law.
Overall, the articles focus on the existence of multiple employment-based immigrant visa categories, the availability of a fixed annual number of such visas, and the requirement that applicants qualify under the relevant category to pursue permanent residence.
