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Work in the USA

H-1B visa, EB green cards, and the world's largest tech market

Immigration Programs

Employer-Sponsored

Lottery selection

Most common work visa for professionals. Employer must sponsor, annual lottery applies. Bachelor's degree required in specialty field.

Scoring: Lottery-based (65K cap + 20K master's)

Self-Petition

Case-by-case

National Interest Waiver — no employer needed. Advanced degree or exceptional ability. Directly leads to permanent residence.

Scoring: Merit-based evaluation

Self-Petition

High bar

For outstanding professors, researchers, or individuals with extraordinary ability demonstrated by awards, publications, and recognition.

Scoring: Evidence-based

Bachelor's minimum for H-1B; Master's+ for EB-2; PhD ideal for EB-1

No formal English test required (work proficiency expected)

Varies by visa type; 5+ years strengthens EB-2 NIW

Prevailing wage (typically USD 65K+ for tech/professional roles)

H-1B requires employer; EB-2 NIW allows self-petition

H-1B: lottery April, start Oct; EB: 6-24 months processing

💡 H-1B has ~25% lottery selection rate — apply to multiple employers

💡 Master's from US university = separate 20K cap (better odds)

💡 EB-2 NIW is increasingly popular for tech professionals with strong portfolios

💡 O-1 visa is an alternative for individuals with extraordinary ability (no lottery)

💡 L-1 intracompany transfer if you work for a multinational company

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