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United States Visa Pathways

18 Visa Pathways across visitor, business visit, transit, study preparation.

What do you want to do in United States?

VisitorBusiness VisitTransitStudyWork Employer SponsoredInvestor BusinessFamily PartnerSkilled Pr PointsResidence General

This hub is designed for destination-first orientation. Use it when you know the country and want to compare pathway categories, document patterns, and source review status before the product creates a personalized roadmap.

18 pathways18 review-sensitive18 source review pending

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United States source trust panel

Source review pending on some pathways

Official destination authority pages should be checked before action, because policy and evidence requirements can change.

The report is a preparation document and should not be treated as legal advice or an official submission outcome.

Professional review may be appropriate for complex pathways, refusals, sponsor-linked evidence, or regulated advice questions.

Official source references exist for United States pathways, but row-level preparation guidance should still be checked before action because evidence rules and process steps can change.

Common applicant journeys

01
Visitor
Start with United States visitor preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
02
Business Visit
Start with United States business visit preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
03
Transit
Start with United States transit preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
04
Study
Start with United States study preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.

Documents usually involved

Identityforms and portalpassport/photostravel purposePassport bio page and prior passportsvisa application form/accountphotos if requiredtravel itineraryformsbusiness purposeinviter/host evidencePassport

Professional review triggers

conditionalrecommended

Business Visit

1 pathway currently mapped for United States business visit preparation.

1 options

United StatesBusiness VisitMedium preparationSource review pending

B1 Business visitor

Applicants attending meetings, conferences, negotiations or permitted business activities.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / business visitor

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Family Partner

3 pathways currently mapped for United States family partner preparation.

3 options

United StatesFamily PartnerHigh preparationSource review pending

K-1 Fiancé(e) visa

Fiancé(e)s of US citizens intending marriage in the United States.

Visa class: Non-immigrant leading to immigrant filing

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United StatesFamily PartnerHigh preparationSource review pending

CR1/IR1 Spouse immigrant visa

Spouses of US citizens or permanent residents applying through consular processing.

Visa class: Immigrant / family

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United StatesFamily PartnerHigh preparationSource review pending

Family preference immigrant visas

route-supported relatives sponsored by US citizens or permanent residents under family categories.

Visa class: Immigrant / family

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Investor Business

2 pathways currently mapped for United States investor business preparation.

2 options

United StatesInvestor BusinessHigh preparationSource review pending

E-2 Treaty Investor / E-1 Treaty Trader

Treaty-country investors/traders

Visa class: Non-immigrant / business

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United StatesInvestor BusinessHigh preparationSource review pending

EB-5 Immigrant Investor

Investors pursuing US permanent residence through qualifying investment/job creation.

Visa class: Immigrant / investor

Self-service level: Professional Referral

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Residence General

1 pathway currently mapped for United States residence general preparation.

1 options

United StatesResidence GeneralHigh preparationSource review pending

Adjustment of Status / Consular Processing case tracker

Applicants managing I-485/DS-260, NVC, consular interview, medical, affidavit of support and priority date steps.

Visa class: Immigrant / process tracker

Self-service level: Professional Referral

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Skilled Pr Points

2 pathways currently mapped for United States skilled pr points preparation.

2 options

United StatesSkilled Pr PointsHigh preparationSource review pending

EB-1 immigrant visa

Priority workers including extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, multinational executives/managers.

Visa class: Immigrant / employment based

Self-service level: Professional Referral

What this preparation page organizes

Assessment and language records
Experience and funds evidence
Travel and profile consistency

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United StatesSkilled Pr PointsHigh preparationSource review pending

EB-2 / National Interest Waiver

Advanced degree or exceptional ability applicants, including NIW strategy cases.

Visa class: Immigrant / employment based

Self-service level: Professional Referral

What this preparation page organizes

Assessment and language records
Experience and funds evidence
Travel and profile consistency

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Study

3 pathways currently mapped for United States study preparation.

3 options

United StatesStudyMedium preparationSource review pending

F-1 Academic student visa

Students with I-20 for academic study in the United States.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / study

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Admission and study intent
Financial preparation set
Identity and timeline planning

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Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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United StatesStudyMedium preparationSource review pending

M-1 Vocational student visa

Students attending vocational or non-academic programs.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / study

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Admission and study intent
Financial preparation set
Identity and timeline planning

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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United StatesStudyMedium preparationSource review pending

J-1 Exchange Visitor visa

Exchange visitors, interns, trainees, scholars and au pairs with designated program sponsorship.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / exchange

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Admission and study intent
Financial preparation set
Identity and timeline planning

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Transit

1 pathway currently mapped for United States transit preparation.

1 options

United StatesTransitMedium preparationSource review pending

C Transit visa

Travellers transiting through the United States to another country.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / transit

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Visitor

1 pathway currently mapped for United States visitor preparation.

1 options

United StatesVisitorMedium preparationSource review pending

B1/B2 Visitor visa

Tourism, family visit, medical treatment or temporary business activities not involving US employment.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / temporary visitor

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Work Employer Sponsored

4 pathways currently mapped for United States work employer sponsored preparation.

4 options

United StatesWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

H-1B Specialty Occupation

Specialty occupation workers with petitioning US employer and approved/selected petition process.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / employer sponsored work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United StatesWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

L-1 Intracompany transferee

Managers, executives or specialized knowledge employees transferring within a multinational company.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / employer sponsored work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United StatesWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

Applicants with extraordinary ability/achievement and US petitioner/agent support.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United StatesWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

EB-3 skilled worker/professional/other worker

Employer-sponsored permanent workers usually involving labor certification/petition process.

Visa class: Immigrant / employment based

Self-service level: Professional Referral

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Next step

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• Switch to professional-help intent only when needed.
• Keep referral and agency onboarding as separate flows.

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