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A second goal of the U.S. immigration system is to allow U.S. employers to hire citizens of other countries when no qualified U.S. citizens or legal residents can fill the positions. Each year, a minimum of 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas become available in five preference categories.

In most cases, you will need a solid offer of employment from a qualified employer who is willing and able to sponsor you for immigration. In addition to filing forms and guaranteeing employment, in many cases the employer should also be prepared to show evidence that no qualified U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents are available to fill the position.

After determining if you qualify for an employment-based visa, you and your employer will usually be required to obtain a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (Form ETA 750), as well as file an Immigrant Petition for Foreign Worker (Form I-140) with the USCIS. As always, you’ll probably have to file other forms and paperwork — you can find more on this in Chapter 4.