VISA GUIDE

Every visa, explained

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Work Visa

H-1B

Specialty Occupation

The classic specialty-occupation visa for professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher, subject to an annual lottery.

3–6 mo
Cap-subject

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Work Visa

H-1B1

Specialty Occupation: Chile & Singapore

A lottery-free H-1B variant reserved for citizens of Chile and Singapore working in specialty occupations.

1–3 mo
No lottery

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Work Visa

E-3

Australian Specialty Occupation

A dedicated specialty-occupation visa for Australian citizens, renewable indefinitely with no lottery.

1–3 mo
Non-immigrant

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Work Visa

O-1A

Individuals with Extraordinary Ability

For individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, business, education, or athletics.

2–3 mo
Dual intent friendly

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Work Visa

O-1B

Extraordinary Ability in the Arts

For individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in film and television.

2–3 mo
Dual intent friendly

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Work Visa

TN

USMCA Professional

For Canadian and Mexican professionals working in designated occupations under the USMCA.

2–6 wk
Non-immigrant

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Work Visa

L-1A

Manager or Executive

For managers and executives transferring to a U.S. office of a multinational employer.

2–4 mo
Dual intent

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Work Visa

L-1B

Specialized Knowledge

For employees with specialized knowledge transferring to a U.S. office of a multinational employer.

2–4 mo

Dual intent

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Green card
EB-1A
Extraordinary Ability
For individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
8–14 mo
Self-petition
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Green card
EB-1B
Outstanding Professor or Researcher
For outstanding professors and researchers with international recognition in their academic field.
10–16 mo
Employer-sponsored
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Green card
EB-1C
Multinational Manager or Executive
For multinational executives and managers transferring to a U.S. office.
12–18 mo
Employer-sponsored
Guide coming soon
Green card
EB-2 NIW
National Interest Waiver
A national interest waiver for professionals whose work benefits the United States.
12–20 mo
Self-petition
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Green card
EB-2 PERM
Advanced Degree: Labor Certification
Employer-sponsored permanent residency through labor certification.
18–30 mo
Employer-sponsored

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Green card

EB-5

Immigrant Investor

Permanent U.S. residency for investors who make a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 jobs.

2–5+ yrs

Investment-based

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