USA VISA Types
Comprehensive guide to major US visa categories, eligibility requirements, and benefits.
Visa Categories
Select a category to view detailed information about different visa types
U.S. Citizen (USC)
Born in the US, naturalized, or derived citizenship
Duration
Permanent
Benefits
- •Right to vote in federal elections
- •Ability to travel with a US passport
- •Eligibility for federal jobs
- •Cannot be deported
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Green Card (Permanent Resident)
Through family, employment, investment, refugee/asylum status, or diversity lottery
Duration
10 years (renewable)
Benefits
- •Live and work permanently in the US
- •Sponsor certain relatives for green cards
- •Apply for US citizenship after 3-5 years
Limitations
- •Cannot vote in federal elections
- •Can be deported for certain criminal offenses
- •Must maintain residence in the US
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EB-2 (Employment-Based Second Preference)
Advanced degree professionals or exceptional ability individuals
Duration
Leads to permanent residency
Benefits
- •Path to permanent residency
- •Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included
- •National Interest Waiver (NIW) option available
Limitations
- •Labor certification usually required
- •Long processing times
- •Country-based quotas may cause delays
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EB-3 (Employment-Based Third Preference)
Skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers
Duration
Leads to permanent residency
Benefits
- •Path to permanent residency
- •Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included
Limitations
- •Labor certification required
- •Longer wait times than EB-2
- •Country-based quotas may cause significant delays
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