Visa Guides
Comprehensive guides to U.S. work visas for international professionals.
F-1 Visa: From Student to U.S. Work Visa
Everything international students need to know about the F-1: eligibility, CPT, OPT, STEM extension, and how to transition to a U.S. work visa.
O-1 Visa: Requirements, Eligibility, and How to Build a Winning Petition
The O-1 visa has no cap, no lottery, and no prevailing wage requirement. Learn about the requirements, application process, and evidence needed.
EB-1A Visa: Requirements, Criteria, and How to Build a Winning Case
EB-1A lets you self-petition for a green card with no employer or PERM. Learn about the requirements, process, and how to build a winning case.
L-1 Visa Guide: Requirements, Process, and How to Transfer to the U.S.
Learn L-1 visa requirements, processing times, and costs. No cap, no lottery. Discover your fastest path from L-1 to green card in 2026.
O-1 Visa Requirements: Eligibility Criteria and Evidence That Gets Approved
O-1 visa requirements for O-1A and O-1B. Eligibility criteria, evidence examples, and the two-step evaluation process.
H-2B Visa: Requirements, Process, and the Record FY2026 Cap Increase
H-2B visa requirements, the record FY2026 cap increase to 130,716 slots, employer and worker costs, and the full process from labor certification to entry.
H-2A Visa: Requirements, Jobs, Costs, and How to Apply
The H-2A visa covers seasonal U.S. farm jobs with no cap, employer-paid housing, and guaranteed wages. Your rights, pay, and rule changes explained.
B-2 Visa Guide: Requirements, Fees, and How to Apply
The B-2 visa lets you visit the U.S. for vacation, family visits, or medical treatment. Requirements, costs, interview tips, and how to extend your stay.
B-1 Visa: Requirements, Permitted Activities, and Application Guide
The B-1 visa lets you visit the U.S. for business without working for a U.S. employer. Learn requirements, permitted activities, costs, and how to apply.
EB-3 Visa: How to Get a Green Card Through Employer Sponsorship
The EB-3 visa is an employer-sponsored green card for skilled, professional, and unskilled workers. How PERM works, what it costs, and why wait times vary by country.
OPT Visa Guide: F-1 Work Authorization After Graduation
OPT visa guide for F-1 students: how to apply, processing times, STEM extension, and the path from OPT to H-1B.
CPT Visa Guide: Work in the U.S. Before You Graduate
How F-1 students get CPT work authorization: eligibility, application steps, and how it affects OPT.
J-1 Visa Explained: Programs, Requirements, and the Two-Year Rule
The J-1 visa covers 15 exchange visitor program categories. Learn requirements, costs, processing times, and how the two-year residency rule affects you.
E-3 Visa to Green Card: Pathways, Dual Intent, and Timing
The E-3 visa doesn't include dual intent, but Australians pursue green cards through PERM, EB-2 NIW, and marriage. Timelines and costs explained.
EB-2 Visa: Complete Guide to Requirements, Process, and Costs
Learn how the EB-2 visa works, who qualifies under each of the three pathways, and what to expect for costs, processing times, and priority dates.
EB-2 NIW: The Complete Self-Petition Guide for Skilled Professionals
Learn how to self-petition for an EB-2 NIW green card without employer sponsorship. Eligibility requirements, costs, processing times, and more.
H-1B1 Visa Guide: Requirements, Process, & How to Apply
Learn about the H-1B1 visa, including eligibility, requirements, process, benefits, and how it compares to the H-1B visa.
E-3D Visa: Bringing Your Spouse and Children to the U.S. on an E-3
How to apply for an E-3D dependent visa for your spouse and children. Covers eligibility, spousal work authorization, the application process, and fees.
H-1B Visa Guide: New $100K Fee, Weighted Lottery & Costs
Complete guide to the H-1B visa. Covers requirements, the FY 2027 wage-weighted lottery, employer filing process, costs, and pathways to a green card.
Moving to the US on an E-3 Visa: Complete Guide for Australians
Everything Australian professionals need after landing on an E-3 visa. SSN, bank accounts, health insurance, driver's license, credit building.
TN Visa Guide: Requirements, Costs, Professions, and How to Apply
TN visa guide for Canadian and Mexican citizens. Covers requirements, the full professions list, processing time, costs, grace periods, and green card pathways.
E-3 Visa: Complete Guide for Australian Professionals
This guide covers everything you need to know about E-3 visa eligibility, requirements, costs, the application process, and E-3 visa sponsorship jobs.