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 (Emploi). 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.
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.
| Catégorie | Emploi |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | — |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 0 |
| Résidence perm. | 3 |
| Citoyenneté | 8 |
| Travail | yes |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | Worldwide taxation once US tax resident. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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