Visa Pathway Guides
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H-1B to Employment Green Card
The most common path for tech workers. PERM labor certification, I-140, priority dates, and adjustment of status.
Read guide →PathwayG-02
F-1 OPT to H-1B
The standard transition for international students. OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B lottery registration, and cap-gap protection.
Read guide →PathwayG-03
TN Visa to Green Card
TN does not allow dual intent. How to transition to H-1B or L-1 first without jeopardizing TN status.
Read guide →PathwayG-04
L-1A to EB-1C Green Card
L-1A managers and executives may qualify for EB-1C. No PERM required and faster priority dates than EB-2/EB-3.
Read guide →PathwayG-05
H-1B to EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability)
Self-petitioned green card for individuals with extraordinary ability. No employer sponsor or PERM required.
Read guide →PathwayG-06
E-3 to Green Card
Australian nationals on E-3 face dual intent complications. How to navigate the transition to a green card.
Read guide →Visa Type Guides
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The Complete H-1B Lottery Guide
Registration window, selection process, odds by year, what happens after selection, and cap-exempt employers.
Read guide →Visa TypeG-07b
FY2027 Wage-Weighted Lottery
How the new wage-weighted system works. Entry weights, selection probabilities, Master's cap advantage, and the $100K fee.
Read guide →Visa TypeG-08
H-1B Wage Levels Explained (I, II, III, IV)
What the four prevailing wage levels mean, how employers choose them, and why your wage level matters.
Read guide →Visa TypeG-09
H-1B Transfer. Changing Employers
How to transfer your H-1B without losing status, AC21 portability rules, and green card implications.
Read guide →Visa TypeG-10
Understanding Your LCA
Most H-1B workers have never read their LCA. What each field means and your rights.
Read guide →Visa TypeG-11
O-1A Visa. Extraordinary Ability
A growing alternative to H-1B. Who qualifies, the 8 USCIS criteria, and path to green card.
Read guide →Visa TypeG-12
L-1 Visa Complete Guide (L-1A & L-1B)
Intracompany transferee requirements, L-1A vs L-1B differences, and green card path from each.
Read guide →Visa TypeG-27
All US Work Visas. Complete Guide
H-1B, TN, E-3, H-1B1, O-1, L-1, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, and R-1. Every major US work visa covered.
Read guide →Green Card Guides
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Priority Dates & the Visa Bulletin
How to read the Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing, and retrogression.
Read guide →Green CardG-14
PERM Labor Certification Guide
The full PERM process. Job posting, recruitment, prevailing wage determination, audit risk, and timeline.
Read guide →Green CardG-15
EB-1, EB-2, EB-3. Which Is Right for You?
A comparison of all three employment-based preference categories and priority date differences.
Read guide →Green CardG-16
EB-2 NIW. National Interest Waiver
Self-petition path requiring no employer sponsor or PERM. The three-prong test and who qualifies.
Read guide →Green CardG-17
Adjustment of Status vs Consular Processing
Pros and cons of each approach, travel restrictions during AOS, and what to expect at interview.
Read guide →Green CardG-29
Cross-Chargeability. The Green Card Shortcut
Use your spouse's country of birth to skip years of priority date backlog. Who qualifies, how it works, and real examples.
Read guide →Situation Guides
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What to Do If Your H-1B Is Denied
Denial vs revocation, your options after a denial (MTR, appeal, refile), and timeline implications.
Read guide →SituationG-19
H-1B Cap-Gap Guide
Staying legal between OPT expiry and H-1B start. What cap-gap covers and travel restrictions.
Read guide →SituationG-20
Traveling on a US Visa
Advance parole, travel during pending AOS, re-entry risks, and travel rules for each visa type.
Read guide →SituationG-21
How to Respond to an RFE
What an RFE is, common reasons by visa type, response deadlines, and building a strong response.
Read guide →SituationG-22
Maintaining Your Immigration Status
What maintaining status means, common violations, and consequences of status violations.
Read guide →SituationG-23
H-4 EAD. Work Auth for H-1B Spouses
Eligibility requirements, how to apply, processing times, and the current regulatory environment.
Read guide →SituationG-30
Interview Waiver (Dropbox) Guide
Skip the in-person US visa interview when renewing. Eligibility rules, required documents, and country availability.
Read guide →Country-Specific Guides
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India-Born Applicants. Green Card Backlog
The EB-2 and EB-3 India backlog. Current wait times, why the backlog exists, and realistic timelines.
Read guide →Country GuideG-25
China-Born Applicants. Green Card Backlog
EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 backlog dynamics for China-born applicants and strategies to consider.
Read guide →Country GuideG-26
Canadian Nationals. TN Visa Complete Guide
TN eligibility professions, how to apply at the border, renewal, and path to more permanent status.
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