US Visa & Green Card Eligibility Simulator
Discover your statistical eligibility across 6 official US immigration pathways. Find out if you can bypass the H-1B annual lottery via Cap-Exempt institutions, direct Schedule A Nurse Green Cards, or self-petitioned EB-2 NIW.
Where were you born / what is your country of citizenship?
US Green Card priority dates are governed by country of chargeability (birthplace), which impacts EB-2 and EB-3 waiting times.
Understanding US Employment-Based Green Card & Visa Pathways (2026)
Transitioning from an F-1 student visa, H-1B, or direct foreign hiring to a permanent resident green card requires navigating specific USCIS preference categories. Our US visa eligibility simulator evaluates your qualifications across major employment-based (EB) immigrant and non-immigrant pathways.
EB-1A & EB-1B Extraordinary Ability
The EB-1 green card category is reserved for individuals with sustained national or international acclaim, outstanding researchers, and multinational executives. EB-1A allows self-sponsored green card petitions with no employer requirement and current priority dates.
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
The EB-2 NIW green card allows professionals holding advanced degrees (Master\'s, PhD) or exceptional ability in STEM, healthcare, or AI to waive the permanent job offer and PERM labor certification if their endeavor has substantial merit and national importance to the United States.
Schedule A Nurse & EB-3 Professional
Under Department of Labor Schedule A designation, Registered Nurses (RNs) and physical therapists are pre-certified for employment-based green cards, allowing hospitals to sponsor permanent residency directly without lengthy labor market testing.
USCIS regulations, Form I-140 filing criteria, and visa bulletin priority dates are updated periodically by the US Department of State.
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