U.S. Green Card Pathways
Visa Architect helps professionals, investors, and families navigate U.S. green card pathways with clear guidance, structured planning, and coordinated legal review toward permanent residency in the United States.
About U.S. Green Cards
Understanding U.S. Green Card Pathways
The U.S. green card provides lawful permanent residency, allowing individuals to live and work in the United States long term. Green card eligibility may be based on employment, investment, extraordinary ability, or family relationships, each with distinct requirements and timelines. Visa Architect simplifies green card planning through structured guidance and careful pathway evaluation.
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Designed for Clarity, Accuracy, and Control
We guide green card applicants through a structured and transparent process that prioritizes eligibility clarity, accurate documentation, and careful case planning.
Eligibility Review
We assess your background, qualifications, and goals to identify the most appropriate green card pathway.
Evidence and Strategy Planning
We help organize supporting documentation and define a clear petition strategy aligned with USCIS expectations.
Legal Review Coordination
Where required, applications are prepared and reviewed in coordination with independent, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys where legal review or filing is required.
Filing and Case Tracking
We coordinate submission, track progress, and keep you informed throughout USCIS adjudication.
Support for Long-Term Planning
Guidance for individuals planning permanent residency as part of broader career, family, or investment goals.
Compare Major U.S. Green Card Pathways
Choosing the right U.S. green card pathway depends on eligibility, background, and long-term goals. The comparison below highlights key differences between common employment- and investment-based options.
| Feature | EB-1A | EB-2 NIW | EB-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Offer Required | No | No | No |
| Employer Sponsorship | Not required | Not required | Not applicable |
| Based on Investment | No | No | Yes |
| Self-Petition Allowed | Yes | Yes | Investor-filed |
| Family Included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eligibility Basis | Extraordinary ability | National interest | Qualifying investment |
O-1A
Founders First: Your Strategic Roadmap to Building and Living in the U.S.
Launching or expanding your startup in the United States opens the door to enormous opportunity — but for international founders, immigration is often the first major hurdle. Fortunately, several visa and green card options can align with your business trajectory.
EB-1A
How the EB-2 NIW Empowers Visionaries to Build Their Future in the U.S.
For entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals creating measurable impact in their field, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a direct route to U.S. permanent residency — without the need for employer sponsorship.
O-1A
The O-1 Visa Advantage: Your Gateway to the U.S. as an Extraordinary Professional
For ambitious professionals and founders looking to expand into the U.S. market, the O-1 visa offers one of the most direct routes to work and live in the United States. Designed for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, this visa category rewards proven excellence and impact in fields such as technology, science, business, arts, and athletics.