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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.
EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT and likelihood of success varies. For a personal assessment of your unique case and circumstances, please schedule a consultation with Hill & Piibe.
For more free information on any listed green card, visit the USCIS government website.
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Category |
Description |
All Riders |
Regular Grooms |
Head Grooms |
All Trainers |
Wait Time |
Who May File the Green Card Visa Petition for Me? |
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EB-1-1 (First) |
Top 10% record or distinguished resume (Extraordinary Ability) |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Usually one year approx. |
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EB-2 |
10+ years experience plus recognition (Exceptional Ability) |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Usually one year approx. (longer if you are from China or India) |
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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) |
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EB-5 |
Investor: $500,000 minimum & create 10 jobs |
About one year |
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A consultation with Hill & Piibe can brainstorm job descriptions and occupations that could qualify for a green card. Read more here on U.S. green cards.
Schedule a consultation with our immigration attorneys to discuss your specific circumstances and to formulate a strategy for yourself, your family and/or your employees.
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