For individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors/researchers, or multinational executives.
Eligibility: Must demonstrate exceptional achievement in fields like arts, sciences, business, or athletics, or hold a qualifying executive role.
For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, seeking a National Interest Waiver (NIW).
Eligibility: Must prove work benefits the U.S. significantly and meets national interest requirements.
For investors who create jobs in the U.S. through substantial investments.
Eligibility: Invest $1M (or $500K in a targeted area) in a new business, creating at least 10 full-time jobs.
For intra-company transfers of executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge.
Eligibility: Must have worked for the foreign company for at least 1 year and transfer to a related U.S. entity.
For individuals with extraordinary ability in arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics.
Eligibility: Must provide evidence of significant achievements and recognition in the field.
For investors and entrepreneurs from treaty countries.
Eligibility: Must make a substantial investment in a U.S. business and actively manage it.
