H-4 Dependent Visas (Spouses & Children)
Your eligible family members can join you in the U.S. on H-4 visas, tied to your H-1B status. Learn what you need to know in this overview of H-1B Dependent Visas for spouses and children.
F-2 Dependent Visas (Spouses & Children)
Your eligible family members can join you in the U.S. on F-2 visas, tied to your F-1 status. Learn what you need to know in this overview of F-2 Dependent Visas for spouses and children.
Changing Your J-1 Program Sponsor
A straightforward guide to transferring your J-1 exchange visitor program from one designated sponsor to another.
J-1 Visa Overview
The J-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for exchange visitors participating in programs that promote education and cultural exchange and, often, medical or business training in the U.S.
E-1 and E-2 Treaty Trader and Investor Visas
Learn about work and business options for citizens of countries that have a qualifying treaty with the U.S. in this overview of E-1 and E-2 Treaty Trader and Investor Visas.
The EB-5 immigrant investor green card
How to obtain a green card by investing in a U.S. business that creates American jobs and with no employer sponsor needed.
The H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
The H-1B is for working in a "specialty occupation" — a job requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field and the application of highly specialized knowledge (e.g., engineers, computer scientists, and many others).
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.
J-2 Dependent Visas (Spouses & Children)
Your eligible family members can join you in the U.S. on J-2 visas, tied to your J-1 status. Learn what you need to know in this overview of J-2 Dependent Visas for spouses and children.
J-1 Academic Categories: Eligibility & Requirements
Your J-1 category is chosen by your sponsor based on your qualifications, role, activities, and length of stay. Here's how the academic and research categories compare.
The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
The J-1 program is the U.S. Department of State's framework for international educational and cultural exchange. This overview explains what it is and how it's run, then links to the details.
Maintaining J-1 Status & Program Changes
Keeping J-1 status means meeting reporting obligations to your sponsor and handling program changes the right way. Learn about the landscape for scholars in this overview for maintaining J-1 Status and program changes.
The Two-Year Home Residency Requirement & Bars to Re-Entry
Three separate J-1 rules are often confused: the 212(e) two-year home-country residency requirement, the 24-month bar, and the 12-month bar. This guide explains each and how they differ.
Pre-Arrival, Orientation, English & Health Insurance
Before and just after you arrive, your sponsor must give you certain orientation and arrival information and confirm that you meet a few requirements. Learn what to expect in this overview for pre-arrival, orientation, English, and health insurance while in the United States.