Menu
Permanent Residency (Green Cards) for Participants in the United States Equestrian Industry
Below are the green card categories for common occupations in the U.S. equestrian industry. EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT and likelihood of success varies.
For more free information on any listed green card, visit the USCIS government website.
| Category | Description | All Riders | Regular Grooms | Head Grooms | All Trainers | Wait Time | Who May File the Green Card Visa Petition for Me? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1-1 (First) | Top 10% record or distinguished resume (Extraordinary Ability) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Usually one year approx. |
| |
| EB-2 | 10+ years experience plus recognition (Exceptional Ability) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Usually one year approx. (longer if you are from China or India) |
| |
| EB-3 | All other experience levels: Requires advertising and recruiting from U.S. employer to show that no U.S. workers are available | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | About 2 years currently (longer if you are from China, India or Philippines) |
|
| EB-5 | Investor: $500,000 minimum & create 10 jobs (we do not handle EB-5 cases and will refer you to a colleague) | About one year |
|
What if I still don’t meet any of those categories?
A consultation with Hill & Piibe can brainstorm job descriptions and occupations that could qualify for a green card-- you can request a paid consultation by filling out the form to the right. Read more here on U.S. green cards.
Our immigration attorneys work with participants in all areas of the equestrian field. Learn more about our equestrian-related immigration services and see the detailed information below on green cards for a range of work with horses.
.
