Schedule A Immigrant Visa

Basic Summary

Two occupations – Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists – qualify for Schedule A Immigrant Visas. A Schedule Immigrant Visa allows an applicant to avoid filing the burdensome Labor Certification. The applicant can immediately file an Employment-Based Green Card petition.

Countries

There are no country quotas associated with Schedule A Immigrant Visas.

Quotas

There are no quotas associated with Schedule A Immigrant Visas.

Spousal and Dependent Work Authorization

Spouses are not granted work authorization under the Schedule A Immigrant Visa program.

Duration

Schedule A Immigrant Visa petitions may be filed all year.