Immigrate to the USA from Pakistan

EB-2 and National Interest Waiver (NIW)

EB-2 is for professionals with an advanced degree and for people with exceptional ability. Most petitions need a job offer and a Department of Labor labor certification, but a petition can ask for a waiver of the job offer because the work is in the national interest (the National Interest Waiver).

EB-1A extraordinary ability

For people with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, shown by sustained national or international acclaim. You must meet at least 3 of 10 listed criteria, or show a one-time major achievement. No labor certification is required. EB-1 also covers outstanding professors and researchers and certain multinational executives and managers.

EB-5 investor

Investors, with their spouse and unmarried children under 21, can apply for a green card by making the required investment in a US commercial enterprise and planning to create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified US workers.

H-1B (employer-sponsored work visa)

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A temporary (nonimmigrant) work visa for specialty occupations. Your employer files the petition. USCIS has posted alerts about H-1B fees and entry rules that change over time, so read its current page before you plan.

Family-based green cards

A US citizen or green card holder (and in some cases a recent refugee or asylee) may petition for certain relatives, or future relatives such as a fiancé(e), to immigrate. Your status decides which relatives are eligible.