Who qualifies for an EB-4 special immigrant green card?

EB-4 is the fourth employment-based preference, reserved for a defined list of special immigrants rather than ordinary workers. The most well known group is religious workers, including ministers and certain non-minister religious workers. Other qualifying groups include certain current and former employees of the U.S. government abroad, special immigrant juveniles, certain international broadcasters, and certain members of the U.S. armed forces.

Because EB-4 is made up of many distinct categories, each has its own specific eligibility rules and evidence requirements set out in immigration law and the USCIS Policy Manual. Determining which EB-4 subcategory applies to you is the essential first step, since the requirements and the way you petition differ from one group to another.