Businesses can sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency outside the EB-5 program through the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visa categories. The EB-1 category supports individuals with extraordinary ability or multinational executives. EB-2 targets those with advanced degrees or exceptional ability and includes the National Interest Waiver (NIW), which allows self-petitioning, EB-3 is for skilled, professional, or unskilled workers and requires employer sponsorship. Most EB-2 and EB-3 paths involve the PERM labor certification process, which include wage determination, recruitment, and filing form ETA 9089. These options provide business a strategic, long-term workforce solution while requiring strict legal compliance.