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H-1B is the U.S. work visa for skilled professionals in specialty occupations. It is subject to a yearly lottery and lasts up to 6 years, with a path to a green card.
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EB-5 grants U.S. permanent residency to qualifying investors. It requires at least USD 800,000 in a TEA project that creates 10 U.S. jobs.
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CR-1/IR-1 lets the spouse of a U.S. citizen become a permanent resident on entry. Naturalisation is possible after 3 years.
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B-1/B-2 is the standard short-stay U.S. visa for tourism, business meetings, or medical visits. It does not allow you to take paid employment in the U.S.
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Business · 24–48 months end-to-end
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 12–18 months end-to-end
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · 1–6 years depending on country of birth and category
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Student · 2–8 weeks plus consulate wait
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 2–8 weeks (depends on consulate wait)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work · 3–6 months standard; 15 days with premium processing
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
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