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Jessica Weiss, Esq.
Immigration Attorney

Visual Immigration Guides

Visa and green card process charts

Original charts from Jessica Weiss, Esq. that map common U.S. visa and permanent-residence processes step by step.

Flowchart explaining possible paths from O-1A nonimmigrant status to an employment-based green card through EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3

Extraordinary Ability

O-1A to green card

Follow the possible path from O-1A extraordinary ability status to an EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 employment-based green card in this visual process chart.

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Flowchart explaining possible employment-based green card paths for an internationally recognized athlete in P-1A status

Extraordinary Ability

P-1A athlete to green card

A visual overview of how an internationally recognized P-1A athlete may pursue an EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 employment-based green card.

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Flowchart showing the L-1A intracompany manager or executive visa process and potential path to a green card

Employment

L-1A to green card

See the L-1A intracompany manager or executive process and a potential multinational manager green-card path in one visual chart.

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Flowchart explaining the H-1B specialty occupation process and transition toward an employment-based green card

Employment

H-1B to green card

A visual H-1B process overview covering the employer, Labor Condition Application, petition, work start, and transition toward permanent residence.

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Flowchart explaining TN professional status for Canadian and Mexican citizens and planning toward permanent residence

Employment

TN professional to green card

Follow the TN professional visa process for Canadian and Mexican citizens and see where permanent residence planning may begin.

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Flowchart explaining R-1 religious worker status and a possible path to a green card using Form I-360

Employment

R-1 religious worker to green card

A visual overview of R-1 religious worker eligibility, petition steps, and a possible special immigrant religious worker green-card process.

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Flowchart explaining Form I-751 removal of conditions timing, marriage evidence, filing, and permanent green card issuance

Family

I-751 removal of conditions

See the Form I-751 process for removing conditions from a marriage-based green card, including timing and common supporting evidence.

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Detailed flowchart explaining EB-2 National Interest Waiver eligibility, Form I-140, adjustment of status, and consular processing

Employment

EB-2 NIW to green card

Follow the EB-2 National Interest Waiver process from eligibility and the Dhanasar test through Form I-140 and permanent residence.

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Flowchart explaining the PERM labor certification employment green card process from prevailing wage through Form I-140 and adjustment or consular processing

Employment

PERM labor certification

A visual guide to the PERM labor certification process, from prevailing wage and recruitment through Form I-140 and permanent residence.

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Flowchart comparing automatic citizenship through qualifying parents with the Form N-400 naturalization process

Citizenship

U.S. citizenship and naturalization

Compare automatic citizenship through qualifying parents with the Form N-400 naturalization process in this visual U.S. citizenship chart.

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Flowchart explaining K-1 fiancé visa requirements, Form I-129F, consular processing, U.S. entry, marriage, and adjustment of status

Family

K-1 fiancé visa

Follow the K-1 fiancé visa process from eligibility and Form I-129F through the consular interview, U.S. entry, marriage, and adjustment of status.

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Flowchart comparing marriage green card adjustment of status inside the United States with consular processing outside the United States

Family

Marriage green card

Compare marriage green-card processing inside the United States with immigrant visa processing through a U.S. consulate abroad.

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Flowchart explaining B-1 business and B-2 pleasure visitor status, temporary stays, return travel, and change-of-status planning

Visitors

B-1/B-2 visitor visa

A visual overview of B-1 business and B-2 pleasure visitor status, temporary stays, return travel, and change-of-status planning.

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Flowchart explaining E-1 treaty trader eligibility, substantial trade evidence, consular processing, visa issuance, and U.S. entry

Investors

E-1 treaty trader

Follow the E-1 treaty trader visa process, from treaty nationality and substantial trade analysis through consular filing and U.S. entry.

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Flowchart explaining the E-2 treaty investor visa process from business investment and application through consular interview and U.S. entry

Investors

E-2 treaty investor

See the E-2 treaty investor visa process from the business transaction and application through the consular interview, visa issuance, and U.S. entry.

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Flowchart explaining F-1 and M-1 student visa applications through a U.S. consulate or change of status inside the United States

Students

F-1 and M-1 student visas

A visual guide to the F-1 and M-1 student visa process, including school documentation, financial evidence, consular processing, and change of status.

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These charts provide general educational information and are not legal advice. Rules, fees, forms, timelines, and government procedures may change.