US Visa Qualification Guide
Long-Term or Permanent
Family
Do you have a Direct US citizen or green card family member or spouse?
Do you have a Direct US citizen family members?
Do you have a US citizen fiance(e)?
If you have a close family relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or are engaged to a U.S. citizen, you may qualify for a family-based immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on the relationship, your circumstances and supporting evidence proving the relationship is genuine and legally recognised.
Employment
Do you have a US job offer from any US Employer or Agent in any occupation?
Do you have a non-US employer with a US office and want to transfer?
If you have a genuine job offer from a U.S. employer or agent, or work for a company with a U.S. office and wish to transfer, you may qualify for an employment-based immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on your role, qualifications, employer requirements and supporting evidence demonstrating you meet the relevant criteria.
Investment
Do you have a $50-100k investment and potentially profitable US business idea?
Do you have $1m+ and want to invest in a US business and create jobs?
If you have capital to invest in a U.S. business, whether launching your own venture or making a substantial investment that creates jobs, you may qualify for an investment-based immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on the investment amount, business viability, job creation potential and evidence demonstrating the investment is genuine and committed.
Exceptional Skills
Do you have exceptional and peer-recognised skills and experience?
If you have exceptional, internationally recognised skills, achievements or expertise in your profession, business, science, arts, education or athletics, you may qualify for a merit-based U.S. immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on the strength of your accomplishments, professional recognition and evidence demonstrating you have reached a high level within your field.
US Residents
Are you are a Green Card Holder, outside the US for longer than 6 months and wish to return to live in the US?
If you are a U.S. permanent resident who has been outside the United States for an extended period and wish to return, your ability to keep your status may depend on the length and reason for your absence. Eligibility is assessed using your travel history, ongoing U.S. ties and supporting evidence demonstrating your intention to maintain permanent residence.
US Citizenship and Registration
Have you been a Green Card Holder for 3-5 years and want to Naturalize as a US Citizen?
Were you born in the US or do you have a US parent and wish to register as a US Citizen?
If you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen through permanent residence, or believe you acquired or derived U.S. citizenship through birth or a U.S. citizen parent, you may have a pathway to citizenship. Eligibility depends on your personal circumstances, legal requirements and supporting evidence establishing your claim.
Dependants
Are you the dependant spouse or child of a US Green Card Holder and wish to join them?
If you are the spouse or unmarried child of a U.S. permanent resident and wish to join or remain with your family in the United States, you may qualify for a family-based immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on your relationship, immigration circumstances and supporting evidence establishing your eligibility.
US Entry Issues and Waivers
Have you previously been deported and/or require an Immigrant Waiver?
If you have previously been removed, deported or refused admission to the United States, or believe you may require a waiver to overcome an immigration issue, you may still have options. Eligibility depends on your immigration history, the circumstances of your case and supporting evidence addressing the relevant legal requirements.
Short-Term or Temporary
Students
Are you a Student, have booked a US course and need a visa?
If you have been accepted onto a qualifying U.S. educational course and need permission to study in the United States, you may qualify for a student immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on your course, educational institution, financial circumstances, personal background and supporting evidence demonstrating you meet the relevant requirements.
Visitors
Are you a Visitor for Tourism or Business (no work or paid activities permitted) and need a visa?
If you plan to visit the United States temporarily for tourism, visiting family or friends, medical treatment or eligible business activities, and require a visa, you may qualify for a visitor immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on your purpose of travel, personal circumstances, intention to return home and supporting evidence.
Exchanges
Are you an Exchange visitor, including Scholars, Researchers, and Teachers and need a visa?
If you are travelling to the United States to participate in an approved exchange programme as a scholar, researcher, teacher, trainee, intern or other eligible participant, you may qualify for an exchange visitor immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on your programme, sponsoring organisation, personal circumstances and supporting evidence.
Short-Term Work
Do you want to work for up to 6 months for a US Client, Supplier or Subsidiary and need a visa?
If you need to travel to the United States temporarily to provide services, install equipment, attend meetings or support a U.S. client, supplier or affiliated company, without entering the U.S. labour market, you may qualify for a temporary business immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on your role, activities and supporting evidence.
Dependants
Are you the dependant spouse or child of a US Visa Holder and wish to join them?
If you are the spouse or child of someone holding a qualifying U.S. temporary visa and wish to accompany or join them in the United States, you may qualify for a dependant immigration pathway. Eligibility depends on your relationship, the principal visa holder's status and supporting evidence demonstrating your eligibility.
US Entry Issues and Waivers
Have you previously been deported and/or require a Nonimmigrant Waiver?
If you have previously been deported, removed or refused admission to the United States, or require a nonimmigrant waiver to overcome a ground of inadmissibility, you may still be eligible to travel temporarily. Eligibility depends on your immigration history, the circumstances of your case and supporting evidence demonstrating you meet the relevant legal requirements.
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