🇺🇸 PR Pathway in United States

Permanent residency available via H-1B → Green Card (EB-2/EB-3)

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5–15+ years

Time to Eligibility

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Criteria-Based

System Type

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Available

PR Status

Pathway Overview

The typical pathway: Student Visa → Post-Study Work Visa (OPT (Optional Practical Training)) → H-1B → Green Card (EB-2/EB-3)

Post-study work visa duration: 1 year (3 years for STEM)

Key Requirements

✓Employer sponsorship for H-1B

✓H-1B lottery selection (annual cap)

✓PERM labor certification for Green Card

✓Priority date wait (varies by country)

Expert Tips for PR Success

💡STEM OPT gives 3 years to secure H-1B

💡Apply to multiple H-1B lottery cycles

💡EB-1A for extraordinary ability skips queue

💡Consider cap-exempt H-1B employers (universities, non-profits)

Application process →

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