Find your visa path.
Explore our comprehensive guide to U.S. visa categories. Each visa type has specific requirements and benefits.
Adjustment of Status
Allows eligible individuals with an approved immigrant petition and a current priority date to apply for a green card without leaving the U.S.
Change or Extension of Status
Requests to extend lawful status or change visa classifications while remaining in the U.S.
Consular Processing
The process of obtaining a green card through a U.S. consulate abroad rather than adjusting status inside the U.S.
E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
For nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial, ongoing trade between the U.S. and their home country.
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
For investors and entrepreneurs from treaty countries who are building and running a business in the U.S.
E-3 Visa
A specialty occupation work visa exclusively available to Australian nationals.
EB-1 Green Card
A fast-moving green card option for highly accomplished professionals whose work has national or international recognition.
EB-2 Green Card
For professionals whose advanced training or exceptional expertise supports a green card application.
EB-5 Investor Visa
For entrepreneurs or investors making a substantial U.S. business investment that must create jobs for American workers.
H-1B Cap & Lottery
The annual lottery that determines which employers can file new H-1B visa petitions due to strict numerical limits.
H-1B Visa
The most common work visa for professionals in specialty occupations. Requires at least a bachelor's degree.
I-140 Immigrant Petition
The petition that proves a worker qualifies for a specific green card category and secures their place in line for permanent residence.
I-751 Removal of Conditions
The process of proving a good-faith marriage to remove conditions on a two-year green card.
L-1 Visa
For multinational companies transferring executives, managers, or specialized employees to a U.S. office.
National Interest Waiver (NIW)
A self-petitioned green card option for individuals whose work serves the national interest of the United States.
Naturalization
The final step for permanent residents who are ready to become U.S. citizens.
Non-Visa Immigrant Pathways
Less common green card pathways that don't rely on employer or family sponsorship but still require precise eligibility and filing strategy.
O-1 Visa
For individuals with extraordinary ability whose work places them at the very top of their field (and can prove it).
PERM Labor Certification
A compliance-heavy labor certification process. Determines whether an employer can legally sponsor a foreign worker for permanent residence.
TN Visa
For Canadian or Mexican professionals who have a U.S. job offer in a USMCA-listed profession and the education/credentials required for that specific role.
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