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• The B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa

  The B visa is for temporary visits for business (B-1) or pleasure (B-2) — with no U.S. employment or compensation allowed. For immigration purposes, “visitor” and “B-1/B-2” mean essentially the same thing.

• The TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican Professionals

  How citizens of Canada and Mexico can work in the U.S. under the free-trade agreement.

• L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa

  A practical overview for employees being transferred to a U.S. office of a company they already work for.

• The O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa

  The O-1 is for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (and those with a record of extraordinary achievement in film/TV recognized nationally or internationally).

• EB-1 First-Preference Green Cards

  This guide covers the two paths most relevant to students, graduates, and academics: Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) and Outstanding Professors and Researchers (EB-1B).

• EB-2 and EB-3 Employer-Sponsored Green Cards

  The most common employment green cards for graduates with a U.S. job offer, plus the National Interest Waiver, which can skip the job offer entirely.

• Family-Based Green Cards for Spouses

  Learn how a U.S. citizen or permanent resident can sponsor a spouse for lawful permanent residence in this overview of family-based green cards for spouses.

• How much do I need to invest for an E-2 visa?

  Understand how much you need to invest for an E-2 visa, what “substantial investment” means, and the requirements for a qualifying business.

• What are the EB-1A extraordinary ability criteria?

  Review the 10 EB-1A extraordinary ability criteria, the three-criteria requirement, and how USCIS makes its final eligibility decision.

• Can I apply for my marriage green card at the same time my spouse petitions for me?

  Find out when you can file Form I-130 and Form I-485 together, who qualifies for concurrent filing, and how a spouse’s status affects timing.