Definition
EB-4
Employment-based fourth preference: special immigrants.
EB-4 covers religious workers, certain Afghan and Iraqi translators, Special Immigrant Juveniles, and several smaller categories. It is capped at roughly 10,000 visas per year.
More immigration terms
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EB-5
Employment-based fifth preference: investor visas.
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ESTA
Electronic System for Travel Authorization for Visa Waiver Program travelers.
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Executive Office for Immigration Review
The DOJ agency that operates the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals.
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Expedite Request
A request asking USCIS to process a case faster due to specific qualifying circumstances.
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Extraordinary Ability
The EB-1A standard for individuals at the very top of their field.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.