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    United States Visa Guide

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    United States Visa Requirements

    General requirements for applying for a United States visa. Specific requirements may vary by visa type.

    Available Visa Types

    H-1B (Specialty Occupation)

    For skilled workers in specialty occupations

    High
    Processing Time
    3-8 months
    Application Cost
    USD $1,710-$6,460

    Key Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
    • Specialty occupation job offer
    • Employer sponsorship
    • H-1B lottery selection

    L-1 (Intracompany Transfer)

    For employees of multinational companies

    Medium
    Processing Time
    2-4 months
    Application Cost
    USD $1,385-$6,135

    Key Requirements

    • 1+ year employment with company abroad
    • Managerial or specialized knowledge role
    • Related US entity

    O-1 (Extraordinary Ability)

    For individuals with extraordinary ability

    Very High
    Processing Time
    2-3 months
    Application Cost
    USD $1,140-$4,890

    Key Requirements

    • Extraordinary ability in field
    • Sustained national/international acclaim
    • US employment offer

    EB-5 (Investment)

    For qualified investors

    High
    Processing Time
    24-36 months
    Application Cost
    USD $800,000-$1,050,000

    Key Requirements

    • Investment of $800k-$1.05M
    • Create 10+ jobs
    • TEA or non-TEA investment