Do I need a job offer for an H-1B?

Yes. The H-1B requires a US employer to file the petition on your behalf and participate in the annual lottery unless the employer is cap-exempt (universities, research nonprofits, etc.).

Can I self-petition for a Green Card?

Yes — the EB-2 National Interest Waiver and EB-1 Extraordinary Ability categories allow self-petitioning without an employer sponsor.

Can I bring my family?

Yes — H-1B, L-1, O-1 and EB-derived visas permit a spouse and unmarried children under 21. Spouses of H-1B and L-1 holders may apply for work authorisation (EAD).

How long until citizenship?

Permanent residents may apply for naturalisation after 5 years of continuous residence (3 years if married to a US citizen), subject to physical presence and good moral character requirements.

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United States

H-1B · EB-2 NIW · O-1 · L-1 · Green Card

New York and the San Francisco Bay Area anchor the world's largest economy, with employer-sponsored and self-petitioned routes for skilled professionals, investors and multinational transferees.

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Snapshot

Primary route: H-1B Specialty Occupation
Min. salary: Prevailing wage / $60,000+
PR timeline: 5 years to citizenship
Family rights: H-4 EAD for spouses

Tailored services for United States

Specialist support for every United States pathway.

Each engagement is led by a consultant who works exclusively on United States casework — from initial eligibility through arrival and onward settlement.

H-1B Cap & Lottery Strategy

March registration, employer coordination, lottery selection and cap-subject petition build with premium-processing options.

EB-2 NIW Self-Petition

National Interest Waiver narrative, advanced-degree evidence, recommendation letters and I-140 filing without employer sponsorship.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

Evidence portfolio for the eight regulatory criteria, advisory opinions and consular processing.

L-1 Intracompany Transfer

Blanket and individual L-1A/L-1B petitions for multinational managers, executives and specialised-knowledge employees.

Green Card & Adjustment of Status

PERM labour certification, I-140 sponsorship and I-485 Adjustment of Status with concurrent EAD/AP filings.

Employer Compliance & I-9

Public Access Files, LCA postings, I-9 audits and sponsor readiness for US employers hiring foreign nationals.

Overview

The United States offers multiple employment-based immigration pathways, from the H-1B specialty occupation visa to permanent residence through EB-2 and EB-3 categories, plus extraordinary ability routes for top-tier talent.

Visa pathways

H-1B Specialty Occupation

Frequently asked questions

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Permanent residency

Most employment-based permanent residence (EB-2/EB-3) requires labour certification or a National Interest Waiver, followed by I-140 and Adjustment of Status. US citizenship is available after 5 years as a permanent resident (3 years if married to a US citizen).

Other destinations

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