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Find My Visa Pathway

Describe your situation in plain English — we'll rank the U.S. visa and green-card routes that fit, matched against the VisaVerge guide library.

Describe your situation

The more detail — country, current status, your goal — the better the match
1 H-1B Specialty Occupation 0.50

Employer-sponsored work visa for specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Subject to an annual lottery cap; common for tech, engineering, finance, and healthcare roles.

2 Cap-Exempt H-1B 0.46

H-1B sponsorship by universities, nonprofit research organizations, or affiliated entities that are exempt from the annual cap. No lottery, and petitions can be filed any time of year.

3 H-1B Transfer to a New Employer 0.40

Moving an existing H-1B to a different employer through a new petition. Under portability you can start work as soon as the petition is received, without re-entering the lottery.

4 EB-1B Outstanding Professor or Researcher 0.39

Employer-sponsored first-preference green card for internationally recognized professors and researchers with at least three years of experience.

5 EB-2 (Employer-Sponsored, PERM) 0.39

Second-preference employment green card for advanced-degree professionals or those with exceptional ability, requiring an employer, PERM labor certification, and an I-140.

6 O-1A Extraordinary Ability 0.39

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, business, education, or athletics shown by sustained national or international acclaim. No lottery; can be agent-sponsored. Good for those who can't rely on the H-1B cap.

Starting points, not legal advice. Confirm your eligibility and the right filing strategy with a vetted immigration attorney before you act.