Non-Immigrant Visa
B-1/B-2: Business/Tourism
- Attending meetings, conferring with business associates, negotiating contracts, settling estates, etc. (B-1)
- Tourism, recreational or medical purposes (B-2)
E-1: Treaty Trade
- Conducting trade business in the U.S.
E-2: Treaty Investor
- Investment for commercial endeavors or entrepreneurial activities
E-3: Professional (Australia)
- Profession for Australian nationals
F-1: Student (University, etc.)
- Study at an accredited U.S. university or other institution
H-1B: Specialty Occupation
- Professional requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or higher
H-3: Training
- Participation in a training program in the U.S.
K-1: U.S. Citizen Fiancé(e)
- Calling a U.S. citizen fiancé(e)
K-3: Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
- Bringing in a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
L-1A: Intracompany Transferees (Executives/Managers)
- Directors and managers working for an overseas branch or subsidiary of a U.S. company
L-1B: Intracompany Transferees (Specialized Knowledge)
- Transfer of an employee with specialized knowledge/skills acquired at an overseas location to a U.S. location
M-1: Students (e.g., Vocational Schools)
- Vocational education or technical training
O-1: Extraordinary Ability
- Extraordinary/outstanding ability in the arts, sports, business, science, education, etc.
P: Athletes and Performers
- Artists, athletes or entertainers active in theater, music, sports or entertainment
R-1: Religious Workers
- Religious leaders and religious workers employed by religious organizations, churches or religious non-profit organizations
TN-1: NAFTA Professionals (Canadian)
- Canadian professionals engaged in a professional capacity in the U.S.
TN-2: NAFTA Professionals (Mexico)
- Mexican professionals engaged in professional work in the U.S.
Employment-based Sponsorship (Green Card)
EB-1
Extraordinary/Outstanding Ability
Extraordinary/outstanding ability in science, arts, education, business, sports, etc.
Outstanding Professors and Researchers
Outstanding professor or researcher with internationally recognized achievements
Managers or Executives of multinational companies
Managers or executives transferred from a foreign affiliate, subsidiary, parent company, or branch
EB-2
Advanced Degree
Master's or Doctoral Degree or a Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of professional experience
National Interest Waiver
Those whose activities in the United States are deemed to contribute to the national interest.
EB-3
Professional Workers
Professionals with a four-year college degree or equivalent experience
Skilled Workers
Workers with experience or competence in a specific occupation
Other Workers
Workers who do not require special education or training for a specific occupation
Family-based Sponsorship (Green Card)
Immediate family member of a U.S. citizen
Spouse of a U.S. citizen
Unmarried children under age 21
Parent of a U.S. citizen over 21 years of age
Sponsor from a family member
F1
Unmarried child of a U.S. citizen age 21 or older
F2A
Spouse of green card holder
Minor child of green card holder
F2B
Unmarried child (age 21 or older) of green card holder
F3
Married children of U.S. citizens
F4
Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen
Green Card Lottery Program (DV Lottery Program)
A program that offers green cards by lottery to give individuals of different nationalities and regions a fair chance for diversity.
Citizenship
Marriage to a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years after obtaining a green card
If you obtained your green card from an employment-based or DV Lottery, or if you have been married to a U.S. citizen for more than 5 years and have not been married for more than 5 years after you obtained your green card.
