First Preference:
Priority Workers: This category includes Extraordinary Ability Aliens; Outstanding Professors and Researchers; Multinational Managers and Executives.
Second Preference:
This category includes Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees; Persons of Exceptional Ability and individuals who qualify for National Interest Waivers.
Third Preference:
This category includes Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other (unskilled) Workers.
Fourth Preference:
This category is for Certain Special Immigrants including certain religious workers and former US government employees.
Fifth Preference:
This category is designed for Employment Creation and includes Immigrant Investors.
