United States immigration guide

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa for foreign professionals in specialty occupations (e.g., technology, engineering, finance) requiring at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent. It is employer-sponsored, subject to an annual cap and lottery, and allows a maximum stay of 6 years.

The L-1 Transfer Visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to their U.S. affiliate, subsidiary, or branch office.

The O-1 visa is a US work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. It has no annual cap but requires proof of being among the top in the field.

The F-1 Student Visa is the primary US visa for full-time academic students at SEVP-certified institutions, allowing legal stay for study and limited on-campus work.

The EB-5 Investor Visa allows foreign investors to obtain U.S. permanent residency by investing in a new or existing commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.