Designed for individuals from countries with trade treaties with the U.S. for substantial trade activities. 

For entrepreneurs and investors from treaty countries who plan to invest a substantial amount in a U.S. business.

For skilled workers in specialty fields, requiring a job offer from a U.S. employer and specific educational qualifications.

Allows U.S. employers to bring in foreign workers for non-agricultural seasonal jobs that cannot be filled by domestic workers.

For representatives of foreign media organizations coming to the U.S. to engage in their profession.

For employees of international companies transferring to a U.S. office, typically requiring specialized knowledge.

Streamlines the L-1 application process for multiple employees transferring within a multinational company.

For individuals with exceptional skills or achievements in their field, such as arts, sciences, or business.

For internationally recognized athletes and entertainment groups coming to the U.S. to perform or compete.

For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals under the USMCA, allowing them to work in specific occupations in the U.S.

For priority workers with extraordinary abilities in their fields (e.g., business, science, arts).

For individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities; may require labor certification or national interest waiver.

For skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers; must prove no available U.S. workers for the job.

For special immigrants, including certain religious workers and retired NATO employees.