All U.S. Visa Types

Comprehensive guide to every major U.S. visa category.

Work Visas

Work Visa

H-1B

Specialty occupation workers in tech, engineering, finance. Requires employer sponsor.

3-6 months
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Work Visa

O-1A

Extraordinary ability in science, tech, business, education. No lottery.

2-5 months
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Work Visa

O-1B

Extraordinary achievement in arts, entertainment, sports.

2-5 months
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Work Visa

L-1A/B

Intracompany transferee — managers/executives (L-1A) or specialized knowledge (L-1B).

2-4 months
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Work Visa

TN

USMCA professional visa for Canadian and Mexican citizens.

Days-weeks
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Work Visa

E-3

Australian specialty occupation workers. Similar to H-1B but for Australians.

2-4 months
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Employment-Based Green Cards

Green Card

EB-1A

Extraordinary ability — no employer required, no PERM, highest EB priority.

1-2 years
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Green Card

EB-1B

Outstanding researcher or professor — employer required, no PERM.

1-2 years
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Green Card

EB-1C

Multinational manager or executive — from L-1A to permanent residency.

1-2 years
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Green Card

EB-2 NIW

National Interest Waiver — self-petition for advanced degree professionals.

1-3 years
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Green Card

EB-3

Skilled workers, professionals, or other workers with employer sponsor + PERM.

2-5+ years
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Green Card

EB-5

Investor visa — $800K-$1.05M investment, create 10 U.S. jobs.

2-4 years
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Family-Based Visas

Family

K-1 Fiancé Visa

For the fiancé of a U.S. citizen. Must marry within 90 days of entry.

6-12 months
Family

CR-1/IR-1 Spouse Visa

Immigrant visa for spouses of U.S. citizens. IR-1 if married 2+ years.

12-24 months

Student & Exchange Visas

Student

F-1

Full-time student at SEVP-approved institution. OPT and STEM OPT available.

3-8 weeks
Student

OPT

Optional Practical Training — 12 months post-graduation work authorization.

3-5 months
Student

STEM OPT

24-month extension for STEM graduates on OPT. Popular for H-1B pathway.

3-5 months
Student

J-1

Exchange visitor visa for students, researchers, au pairs, and more.

3-8 weeks

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