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United States

A leading destination for professionals and students worldwide, known for its strong economy, world-class universities, and diverse culture.

Visa Routes Breakdown

62 Total

Work (17)

PR (17)

Study (4)

Visit (2)

Capital: Washington, D.C.
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
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Languages: English
Time vs Colombo: -9h 30m to -15h 30m
Population: About 0 million
Calling code: +1
Drives on: Right
Climate: Mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska

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Visa Routes Breakdown

62 Total

Work (17)

PR (17)

Study (4)

Visit (2)

Verified catalogue62 visa routes on record

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All categories62 Work17 PR17 Study4 Visit2 Family14 Business3 Other5

Available routes

Work: 17
PR: 17
Study: 4
Visit: 2

PRDVVerified· Aug 2026
DV Diversity Visa
Immigrant visa category for selected Diversity Visa program entrants from countries eligible under the annual DV instructions.
Government fee
$330 Department of State Diversity Visa application fee per applicant at interview, plus other required costs
Processing time
Processed only within the fiscal year and subject to DV selection, visa number availability, document readiness, and interview scheduling
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Selection in annual Diversity Visa program
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PREB-1Verified· Aug 2026
EB-1 Priority Workers
Employment first preference immigrant visa for priority workers such as persons with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, and certain multinational executives/managers.
Government fee
$345 DOS employment-based immigrant visa application processing fee per person; USCIS petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on petition/labor certification where required, visa number availability, NVC processing, consular scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Qualifying employment-based preference category
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PREB-2Verified· Aug 2026
EB-2 Professionals with Advanced Degrees
Employment second preference immigrant visa for professionals with advanced degrees or persons of exceptional ability, including national interest waiver cases where eligible.
Government fee
$345 DOS employment-based immigrant visa application processing fee per person; USCIS petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on petition/labor certification where required, visa number availability, NVC processing, consular scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Qualifying employment-based preference category
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PREB-3Verified· Aug 2026
EB-3 Skilled Workers and Professionals
Employment third preference immigrant visa for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
Government fee
$345 DOS employment-based immigrant visa application processing fee per person; USCIS petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on petition/labor certification where required, visa number availability, NVC processing, consular scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Qualifying employment-based preference category
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PREB-4Verified· Aug 2026
EB-4 Certain Special Immigrants
Employment fourth preference immigrant visa for certain special immigrants as defined by U.S. immigration law.
Government fee
$345 DOS employment-based immigrant visa application processing fee per person; USCIS petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on petition/labor certification where required, visa number availability, NVC processing, consular scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Qualifying employment-based preference category
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PREB-5Verified· Aug 2026
EB-5 Immigrant Investors
Employment fifth preference immigrant visa for investors who make the required capital investment in a new commercial enterprise and create at least 10 qualifying full-time U.S. jobs.
Government fee
$345 DOS employment-based immigrant visa application processing fee per person; USCIS petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on petition/labor certification where required, visa number availability, NVC processing, consular scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Admission normally leads to conditional permanent resident status first, with later removal of conditions if EB-5 requirements are met.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Required capital investment in a new commercial enterprise
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PRF1Verified· Aug 2026
F1 Unmarried Sons/Daughters of US Citizens
Family first preference immigrant visa for unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and their minor children.
Government fee
$325 DOS immigrant visa application processing fee per person for immediate relative/family preference cases; petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on USCIS petition approval, NVC processing, Visa Bulletin availability for preference categories, consular interview scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioner
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PRF2AVerified· Aug 2026
F2A Spouses/Children of LPRs
Family second preference A immigrant visa for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of lawful permanent residents.
Government fee
$325 DOS immigrant visa application processing fee per person for immediate relative/family preference cases; petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on USCIS petition approval, NVC processing, Visa Bulletin availability for preference categories, consular interview scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioner
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PRF2BVerified· Aug 2026
F2B Unmarried Adult Sons/Daughters of LPRs
Family second preference B immigrant visa for unmarried sons and daughters 21 or older of lawful permanent residents.
Government fee
$325 DOS immigrant visa application processing fee per person for immediate relative/family preference cases; petition fees are separate
Processing time
Depends on USCIS petition approval, NVC processing, Visa Bulletin availability for preference categories, consular interview scheduling, and administrative processing
How long you can stay
Immigrant visa leads to lawful permanent resident status after admission and required immigrant fee/green-card processing.
Work rights
Lawful permanent residents may work in the United States after admission as permanent residents; pre-entry work depends on existing authorization.
Where it leads
Lawful permanent residence pathway if the applicant completes the immigrant visa/admission process and remains admissible.
Key requirement
Qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioner
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United States

Visa Routes Breakdown

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DV Diversity Visa

EB-1 Priority Workers

EB-2 Professionals with Advanced Degrees

EB-3 Skilled Workers and Professionals

EB-4 Certain Special Immigrants

EB-5 Immigrant Investors

F1 Unmarried Sons/Daughters of US Citizens

F2A Spouses/Children of LPRs

F2B Unmarried Adult Sons/Daughters of LPRs

Choose the right visa for your plan

What is your goal?

DV Diversity Visa

EB-1 Priority Workers

EB-2 Professionals with Advanced Degrees

EB-3 Skilled Workers and Professionals

EB-4 Certain Special Immigrants

EB-5 Immigrant Investors

F1 Unmarried Sons/Daughters of US Citizens

F2A Spouses/Children of LPRs

F2B Unmarried Adult Sons/Daughters of LPRs