6. EB-4: Certain Special Immigrants
EB-4 is a completely different type of employment-based category.
It is designed for certain special immigrants, rather than ordinary workers simply looking for an employer-sponsored green card.
The category can cover specific groups established under U.S. immigration law.
Examples can include certain:
1. Religious workers
Certain U.S. government employees or former employees abroad
2. Broadcasters
Other specially defined immigrant groups
The exact eligibility requirements depend heavily on the particular subcategory. The State Department lists EB-4 as the employment-based fourth preference for certain special immigrants.
Why include it in this list?
Because someone reading this article may have a profile that does not fit EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 but could potentially fall under a special immigrant classification.
The mistake would be assuming:
“EB-4 is for any special employee.”
It is not.
You have to belong to a qualifying statutory category and meet its specific requirements.