For many employment-based Green Card categories, the path involves PERM labor certification before an immigrant petition can move forward. EB-1, the first-preference employment-based immigrant category, offers three different pathways that do not require PERM labor certification. Depending on an individual's achievements, academic or research career, or role within a multinational organization, EB-1 may provide an alternative path to permanent residence. What Is the EB-1 Gree
