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Employment and Professional Visas

Immigration pathways for qualified professionals, specialists, and workers with a job offer in the United States, whether on a temporary basis or toward permanent residency. Explore the requirements, benefits, and key facts of each one.

Temporary Work
H-1B
Specialty Occupation

The H-1B visa allows professionals with a university degree to work in the United States in a specialty occupation, sponsored by a U.S. employer, in fields such as technology, engineering, finance and healthcare.

Requirements
✓ Hold at least a university degree (bachelor’s) or its equivalent in experience
✓ The position must require specialized knowledge and theoretical application of the degree
✓ Have a job offer from a U.S. employer
✓ The employer must file a petition and take part in the annual lottery
Benefits
✓ Valid for up to 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 6 years
✓ Your spouse can accompany you on an H-4 visa (and in some cases work)
✓ Allows dual intent: you can apply for a Green Card while holding it
✓ Ideal as a bridge toward an EB-2 or EB-3 petition
Key Facts — H-1B Visa
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Approval
3–6 months (premium processing available)
Annual lottery
Yes, limited cap
Direct Green Card
No, via EB-2/EB-3
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USMCA Treaty
TN
USMCA Treaty Professional

The TN visa is available exclusively to Mexican and Canadian citizens who will work in the United States in one of the professions listed under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA), with a much faster process than other work visas.

Requirements
✓ Be a Mexican or Canadian citizen
✓ Practice a profession included in the USMCA list (engineer, accountant, scientist, among others)
✓ Have a specific job offer from a U.S. employer
✓ Meet the academic or licensing requirements of the profession
Benefits
✓ Fast process, with no lottery or annual quota
✓ Renewable indefinitely in increments of up to 3 years
✓ Your spouse and children can accompany you with a TD visa
✓ Considerably simpler cost and process than the H-1B
Key Facts — TN Visa
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Approval time
Days to weeks (at border or consulate)
Renewable
Yes, indefinitely
Direct Green Card
No
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Residency
EB-2
Advanced Degree Professional

The EB-2 visa (including the National Interest Waiver) is a path to permanent residency for professionals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability whose work substantially benefits the United States, often without needing a job offer.

Requirements
✓ Hold a master's degree, doctorate, or bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive experience
✓ Demonstrate exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business
✓ If applying via NIW: show your work has substantial national merit
✓ Under the standard route, have a job offer and labor certification (PERM)
Benefits
✓ NIW route: no job offer or sponsoring employer required
✓ Direct Green Card for you, your spouse, and unmarried children under 21
✓ Ideal for researchers, academics, and specialized professionals
✓ Can be filed while residing outside or inside the U.S.
Key Facts — EB-2 Visa
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Total time
1–3 years
Job offer
Not required (NIW)
Direct Green Card
Yes
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Residency
EB-3
Skilled Worker / Professional

The EB-3 visa is a permanent residency category for skilled workers, professionals with a university degree, and other workers, sponsored by a U.S. employer through labor certification (PERM).

Requirements
✓ Have a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer
✓ Hold a bachelor's degree (professional), 2+ years of experience (skilled worker), or none (other workers)
✓ The employer must complete the labor certification process (PERM)
✓ Show that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position
Benefits
✓ Direct Green Card for you, your spouse, and unmarried children under 21
✓ Applies to a broader range of occupations than EB-2
✓ Does not require an advanced degree or exceptional ability
✓ An accessible route for professionals and skilled workers without an extraordinary track record
Key Facts — EB-3 Visa
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Total time
2–4 years (includes PERM)
Labor certification
Required (PERM)
Direct Green Card
Yes
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Labor Process
PERM
Labor Certification

The PERM process is the step required by the Department of Labor before many EB-2 and EB-3 petitions. The employer must show that no U.S. workers are available, qualified, and willing to fill the offered position.

Requirements
✓ Have a permanent, full-time job offer
✓ The employer must carry out active recruitment for the position in the U.S.
✓ Correctly define the minimum requirements of the position (education and experience)
✓ File Form ETA-9089 with the Department of Labor
Benefits
✓ It is the first step toward a Green Card via EB-2 or EB-3
✓ Once approved, it preserves the priority date for the subsequent petition
✓ The employer bears the cost of the process, not the worker
✓ Can be combined with long-term talent retention strategies
Key Facts — PERM
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Total time
8–14 months
Recruitment
Mandatory
Direct Green Card
No, it is a prior step
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H-1B Visa
Professional With a Specialized Job Offer
✓ You have a university degree and a job offer in the U.S.
✓ Your position requires specialized knowledge
✓ Your employer is willing to sponsor you
TN Visa
Mexican or Canadian Professional
✓ You're a citizen of Mexico or Canada
✓ You practice a profession listed under the USMCA
✓ You have a specific job offer in the U.S.
EB-2 Visa
Advanced Degree Professional
✓ You have a master's, doctorate, or equivalent experience
✓ You're seeking a Green Card with or without a job offer
✓ Your work has substantial national merit
EB-3 / PERM
Skilled Worker With a Job Offer
✓ You have a permanent job offer in the U.S.
✓ Your employer is willing to start the PERM process
✓ You're seeking a Green Card through the employment route
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