Moving to San Francisco

H-1B Specialty Occupation

The most common US work visa for specialty occupations. Requires employer sponsorship and is subject to an annual lottery.

O-1A Extraordinary Ability

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business, or athletics. No job offer required — self-petition via agent.

L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Manager)

Allows multinational companies to transfer managers and executives to US operations. Strong path to EB-1C green card.

L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialized Knowledge)

Visa for individuals with specialized knowledge transferring from a foreign office to a US office of the same employer. Different from L-1A (manager/executive). Up to 5 years total.

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Green Card)

Permanent residency for individuals at the top of their field. Self-petition, no job offer or employer sponsor required.

EB-2 National Interest Waiver

Permanent residency path for professionals whose work benefits the US national interest. No employer sponsorship needed.

E-2 Treaty Investor

Visa for nationals of treaty countries who invest a substantial amount of capital in a US business. Renewable indefinitely. Common path for entrepreneurs from UK, Germany, Spain, NL, Australia, and 80+ other treaty nations.