U.S. Work Visa Selector

The statements below will assist in presenting the U.S. work visa options available in particular circumstances.

Situation	Visa/s
The prospective employee has a college/university degree and will be employed in a position that normally requires a degree.	H-1B, H-1B1, TN-1, TN-2, E-3
The prospective employee is a recent graduate or will soon graduate from a United States college/university.	H-1B, H-1B1, Tn-1, TN-2, E-3, F-1 (Optional Practical Training)
The prospective employee has worked for an overseas company and will work for a related company in the United States.	L-1, E-1, E-2, H-1B
The individual wishes to make an investment in the United States by either creating a new business or investing/acquiring an active existing business.	E-2, L-1
The prospective employee is a Canadian or Mexican professional.	TN-1, TN-2, H-1B
The prospective employee will work for a company that is at least fifty percent foreign owned.	L-1, E-1, E-2
The prospective employee will come to the United States to receive training.	H-3, J-1
The individual has sustained national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, entertainment, education, business or sports.	O-1
The individual is a fashion model with an excellent reputation and well-known in the industry.	H-1B, O-1
The individual is an athlete or part of a group or team that is internationally recognized or well-known.	P-1
The individual is a minister or working in a professional capacity in a religious occupation.	R-1
The individual is a member of the foreign media and is coming to the United States to provide media services for foreign press.	I