Are you interested in pursuing a work visa (employment-based immigration pathway)? Read through the detailed description below to get an overview of this complex journey. You can find resources and sign up for support at every stage.

We strongly recommend viewing the Work Visa Roadmap and related resources and surveys on a laptop or desktop.

Stage 1: Discovery

Stage 2A: Eligibility: Aspiration [if applicable]

Stage 2B: Eligibility: Consideration

Stage 3A: Securing Sponsorship: Self-Advocacy [if applicable]

Stage 3B: Securing Sponsorship: Finding Support for Employer [if applicable]

Stage 4A: Visa Process: Petitioning

Stage 4B: Visa Process: Consular Processing [if applicable]

[Uncommon] Stage 4C: Visa Process: Petition Denied

Stage 5: Lawful Status