How many employment-based visa categories are there?

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer: (C)

The correct answer reflects the fact that there are five primary employment-based visa categories in the United States. These categories are designated as EB-1 through EB-5, each tailored to different types of workers and their qualifications.

EB-1 is for individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives and managers. EB-2 caters to professionals with advanced degrees and individuals with exceptional abilities. EB-3 is for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. EB-4 is designated for special immigrants, including religious workers and specific other categories, while EB-5 is for immigrant investors who invest in U.S. businesses and create jobs.

The options indicating three, four, or six categories do not accurately represent the established framework of employment-based visas, which is clearly defined as five categories by USCIS. Understanding these distinctions is important for anyone navigating the immigration system or considering employment-based immigration to the U.S.