Employment-based visas and green cards (H-1B, O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-2/EB-3)

Changes or availability under review — US$100k H-1B fee struck down by a federal court (reported 1 Oct 2026); appeals likely — check before filing.

Employment-based visas and green cards (H-1B, O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-2/EB-3) is a residence route in United States (Ansættelse). H-1B: degree job + annual lottery (wage-weighted); O-1: extraordinary ability; EB-1A/EB-2 NIW self-petition green cards. ROW EB-2/EB-3 retrogressed Oct 2026. US$100k fee on new H-1B petitions (Proclamation Sep 2025) heavily litigated.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United States

Green card (e.g. EB-5): resident from first day present as LPR; else substantial presence (183 weighted days, ≥31 this yr)

Worldwide tax + estate tax; dual-status arrival year; pre-immigration planning crucial

Residence certificate: IRS Form 6166

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Requirements at a glance

There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.

How holders are taxed

Worldwide taxation once US tax resident.

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategori	Ansættelse
Investering	—
Gebyrer (familie)	—
Indkomst / år	—
Formue	—
Min. ophold	0
PR	3
Statsborgerskab	8
Arbejde	yes
Berettiget	all
Skat	Worldwide taxation once US tax resident.
Pr.	2026-10

Officiel side

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