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 March 31, 2023

# What are the specific requirements for obtaining a visa to work in the United States as an immigrant?

![Picture of Chris Battis](https://www.legalfaq.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/battis-mug.jpg?width=50&name=battis-mug.jpg) By  [Chris Battis](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/author/chris-battis)  ·   1 minute read

To obtain a visa to work in the United States as an immigrant, you must first decide which type of visa is suitable for your particular employment situation.

The most common types of employment-based visas are the **H-1B visa**, which is for skilled workers in specialty occupations, and the **L-1 visa**, which is for intracompany transferees. Another option is the **EB-3 visa**, which is for skilled or unskilled workers in certain occupations with a labor shortage in the U.S.

To obtain one of these visas, you must first have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer who is willing to sponsor your visa. The employer must then file a petition on your behalf with the **U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)**.

The petition must include evidence that your employment qualifies for the selected visa category and that you meet the specific requirements for that visa.

For example, for an H-1B visa, the employer must show that the position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field of study and that you possess the necessary education or work experience to fill the position.

In addition, the employer must pay you the prevailing wage for the job and must not displace U.S. workers. For the L-1 visa, the employer must show that you have worked for the company's foreign affiliate for at least one year and that your position in the U.S. will be in a managerial or executive role or involve specialized knowledge.

Overall, the requirements for obtaining a visa to work in the United States as an immigrant are complex and require detailed evidence of eligibility. It is recommended that you seek the assistance of an experienced immigration attorney to assist you in the process.

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