U.S. visa options

An overview of the categories VisaPro supports. This page is general information, not an eligibility determination — every case is reviewed by a qualified immigration professional before any filing decision.

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Work

H-1B — Specialty Occupation

3–6 months (regular)

For professionals in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Requires a sponsoring U.S. employer and is subject to an annual lottery.

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageDegree certificates & transcriptsCredential evaluation (if foreign degree)Resume / CVEmployer offer letterPrior U.S. visa stamps
Work

L-1 — Intracompany Transfer

2–4 months

For managers, executives, or specialized-knowledge employees transferring to a U.S. office of the same company after one year of employment abroad.

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageEmployment verification lettersOrganizational chartsForeign company payroll evidenceU.S. job description
Work

O-1 — Extraordinary Ability

2–5 months

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim.

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageEvidence of awards & recognitionPublications & citationsRecommendation letters (6–8)Media coverageMembership evidence
Study

F-1 — Student

1–3 months

For full-time students enrolled at SEVP-certified U.S. academic institutions or language programs.

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageForm I-20 from schoolFinancial evidence (bank statements)Academic transcriptsStandardized test scores
Visit

B-1/B-2 — Visitor

2–8 weeks

For temporary business visits (B-1) or tourism and family visits (B-2). Does not permit employment in the United States.

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageTravel itineraryFinancial evidenceTies to home country (employment, property)Invitation letter (if applicable)
Business

E-2 — Treaty Investor

2–4 months

For nationals of treaty countries making a substantial investment in a U.S. business they will develop and direct.

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageBusiness plan (5-year)Proof of investment funds & sourceBusiness registration documentsEscrow / purchase agreementsPayroll projections
Family

Family-Based Immigration

12–36 months

For close relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, including spouses, children, parents, and siblings.

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageBirth certificatesMarriage certificate (if spouse)Proof of petitioner's statusEvidence of bona fide relationshipAffidavit of Support (I-864)
Permanent residence

Employment-Based Green Cards

18–48 months

Permanent residence through employment, including EB-1 (priority workers), EB-2 (advanced degrees / NIW), and EB-3 (skilled workers).

Typically required documents
Passport bio pageDegree certificates & transcriptsExperience lettersLabor certification (PERM)Employer sponsorship letterPublications (EB-1/EB-2 NIW)

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