Special Immigrant Green Card with the EB-4 Visa

Your guide to the employment-based fourth preference immigrant visa

The EB-4 visa is a special immigrant category reserved for certain groups, including religious workers, broadcasters, and other special immigrants who meet specific criteria.

At Let’s Get Visa, we help break down complex immigration categories like EB-4 so you can understand your path to permanent residency.


Note: We currently do not provide EB-4 petition services. This page is for informational purposes only. Contact us to learn more or get notified when services become available.

What is the EB-4 Visa?

The EB-4 visa covers various special immigrant groups, including but not limited to:

Religious Workers

Ministers, religious professionals, and workers in religious vocations

Certain Broadcasters

Employees of international broadcasting entities

Iraqi and Afghan Translators

Individuals who worked with the U.S. government

G-4 International Organization Employees

Their family members

Certain Physicians

Under specific programs

Other Special Immigrants

Including certain juveniles, employees of the U.S. government abroad, and more

EB-4 Application Process

The general steps include:

1
Determine Eligibility

Confirm you belong to a qualifying special immigrant category.

2
File Form I-360

Submit the Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant to USCIS.

3
Priority Date Wait 

Track your priority date on the Visa Bulletin.

4
Apply for Status Adjustment

File I-485 or consular processing when priority date is current

5
Receive Your Green Card 

Upon approval, become a lawful permanent resident.

Who Qualifies for the EB-4 Visa?

Typical categories include:

Religious Workers

Minister, missionaries, and religious worker

Broadcasters

Employee of international broadcasting entities.

Iraqi and Afghan Translator

Individuals who served the U.S. military or government

G-4 International Employees

Employee of international organizations and family

Other Special Immigrants

Various other special groups as defined by USCIS

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Key Things to Know About EB-4

Must meet specific category criteria

Eligibility is narrower than other EB categories

Eligibility of Religious Workers

Religious workers require a bona fide non-profit religious organization

Processing Time Varies by Category

Processing times can vary widely depending on category

Priority date notice

Priority dates apply and may affect wait times

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