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EB-1 extraordinary ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver can lead directly to permanent residence when the evidence fits.
United States · route overview
Your Gateway to the USA
Compare five routes for recognized talent, senior specialists, founders, investors and international-company transfers. We identify the case your evidence can support, build the petition and coordinate the filing from first review to decision.
- 400+US cases handled
- 5 routestalent, work and investment
- 10+US lawyers and advisers
Why the United States
Build the move around a specific opportunity
The US is the world's largest economy, but scale alone does not choose a visa. A credible case connects your achievements, work, investment or company transfer to one exact route.
Family routes alongside yours
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can usually join, while work rights and timing depend on the main category.
A national market
A federal immigration status can support work or business across a large, connected US market, subject to the route's exact conditions.
Business-led options
E-2 can carry a qualifying treaty investor and L-1 can carry an eligible transfer inside an international company group.
Choose by evidence, not prestige. A strong O-1 case can be a better first move than a weak green-card petition, with a separate permanent-residence plan behind it.
Which route is yours
Choose the US routeby what carries the case.
Five routes, four starting situations. The first decision is whether the case rests on recognition, specialist impact, investment or an international-company transfer.
If your achievements lead
EB-1 or O-1
Awards, press, judging, critical roles, original work and high-level recognition become the evidence. EB-1 is permanent residence; O-1 is temporary status.
Compare the talent routes If your proposed work matters nationally
EB-2 NIW
An advanced specialist or person of exceptional ability can build a self-petition around the value, reach and practical plan for their work in the United States.
See the NIW route If you will invest and operate
E-2 investor
A treaty-country national invests a substantial amount in a real US business and comes to develop and direct it.
See the investor route If a company group transfers you
L-1 transfer
A qualifying foreign company moves an eligible executive, manager or specialist to a related US business.
See the transfer routeIf two routes fit, we separate the quickest credible filing from the long-term green-card strategy and show what each one still needs.
What makes a US case credible
The route name is only the beginning.
The petition has to connect a legal category, a real US plan and evidence that an officer can verify without filling in the gaps for you.
Talent needs independent proof
Press, awards, judging, original contributions, leadership and compensation help only when they are specific, credible and relevant to the field.
NIW needs a proposed endeavour
A degree alone does not carry the petition. The case explains what you will do in the US, why it matters and why you are positioned to advance it.
Investment needs a working business
E-2 funds must be committed and at risk in a real operating company. The number is judged in relation to the actual business.
Transfer needs two real companies
L-1 depends on the qualifying relationship, the foreign employment history and a US role that matches the category.
We identify the weakest required proof before a case narrative or media plan is commissioned.
Route by route
The five main US visa and residence routes
Two are direct permanent-residence routes. Three create temporary status through talent, investment or a company transfer.
For people with sustained recognition at the top of a field.
EB-1 extraordinary ability
A direct green-card petition built from recognized achievements and independent evidence. The strongest case shows sustained standing, major contributions and continued work in the same field.
- Outcome
- Green card
- Job offer
- Not required for extraordinary ability
- Planning range
- 6 to 12 months
- Relovisa fee
- From EUR 19,900
- Core evidence
- Sustained recognition
For recognized professionals who need a temporary US work route.
O-1 extraordinary ability
A petition for a specific US work plan, carried by a qualifying US employer or agent. It uses achievement evidence similar to EB-1 but serves temporary status rather than a direct green card.
- Outcome
- Temporary work status
- Petitioner
- US employer or agent
- Planning range
- About 6 months
- Relovisa fee
- From EUR 14,900
- Core evidence
- Ability plus US work plan
For advanced specialists or people of exceptional ability whose proposed work serves a wider US interest.
EB-2 National Interest Waiver
A direct green-card route that can waive the usual employer sponsorship and labour-certification step. The petition connects qualification, the proposed US work and the applicant's ability to advance it.
- Outcome
- Green card
- Job offer
- Not required for NIW
- Planning range
- 6 to 12 months
- Relovisa fee
- From EUR 19,900
- Core evidence
- Qualification, impact and plan
For treaty-country nationals investing in and directing a US business.
E-2 treaty investor
A temporary investor route with no fixed statutory minimum. The amount must be substantial for the business, committed and at risk, with a credible operating and hiring plan.
- Outcome
- Temporary investor status
- Nationality
- Treaty country required
- Planning range
- 2 to 3 months
- Investment
- No fixed minimum; USD 100,000+ often modelled
- Core evidence
- Funds, business and control
For eligible executives, managers and specialists moving inside an international company group.
L-1 intracompany transfer
A temporary work route built on the relationship between a foreign business and a related US entity, plus the employee's qualifying overseas employment and proposed US role.
- Outcome
- Temporary work status
- Company
- Qualifying foreign and US entities
- Planning range
- 2 to 6 months
- Applicant
- Executive, manager or specialist
- Core evidence
- Company link and prior employment
Side by side
EB-1, O-1, EB-2 NIW, E-2 or L-1.
The route changes the outcome, sponsor, evidence and timetable. Compare those four facts before comparing prestige.
Best forOutcomeWho carries the filingMain proofPlanning rangeRelovisa fee
EB-1Best forSustained extraordinary abilityOutcomeGreen cardWho carries the filingSelf-petition possibleMain proofRecognition and continued workPlanning range6 to 12 monthsRelovisa feeFrom EUR 19,900
O-1Best forRecognized professionalsOutcomeTemporary work statusWho carries the filingUS employer or agentMain proofAbility and US work planPlanning rangeAbout 6 monthsRelovisa feeFrom EUR 14,900
EB-2 NIWBest forAdvanced or exceptional specialistsOutcomeGreen cardWho carries the filingSelf-petition possibleMain proofQualification, impact and planPlanning range6 to 12 monthsRelovisa feeFrom EUR 19,900
E-2Best forTreaty investorsOutcomeTemporary investor statusWho carries the filingApplicant's US businessMain proofCommitted investment and operationsPlanning range2 to 3 monthsRelovisa feeQuoted per case
L-1Best forInternational-company transfersOutcomeTemporary work statusWho carries the filingQualifying US companyMain proofCompany link and employmentPlanning range2 to 6 monthsRelovisa feeQuoted per case
On the consultation we test the route gate, evidence you already have, US activity and family goal, then show the shortest credible filing and the long-term option behind it.
What we do for you
Petition strategy, evidence and filing in one case plan.
Talent, national-interest and business petitions need different evidence. The scope is confirmed only after the first route review.
Talent petitions
We map the EB-1 or O-1 criteria, audit existing proof, build the evidence plan, draft the petition narrative and coordinate the filing with US counsel.
Review my talent caseNational-interest petitions
We test the EB-2 gate, define the proposed endeavour, connect qualifications to US impact and organize independent evidence around a practical plan.
Review my NIW caseBusiness and transfer cases
We review nationality, investment, company relationships, operating evidence and the applicant's real role before an E-2 or L-1 case is built.
Review the business structureHow we work
We choose the route from evidence,then build the petition around it.
You see the route gate, missing proof, owners and timetable before the full petition work begins.
Read the real profile
We review achievements, work history, US plans, business facts, nationality and family goals across all five routes.
Choose the petition
US counsel confirms the category and the exact filing structure, including petitioner, dependants and any later green-card step.
Build the evidence
We organize records, references, company documents, business materials and independent proof. Media support is used only where it strengthens a real criterion.
Draft and file
The petition connects the legal route, facts and exhibits in one readable case, then goes through final checks before submission.
Manage the decision stage
We track notices, prepare any evidence response and coordinate the consular or status step and the family applications.
One route, one evidence plan and one owner for the next action at every stage.
Relovisa US practice
See the numbers and how the broader record is counted.
Talent, specialist, investor and company-transfer matters on the live US page.
The live US-page team metric.
A live-page claim that remains provisional until its denominator and period are confirmed.
The client still supplies facts, originals, signatures and attendance where required.
US route metrics from the live page. Authorities decide every petition and visa application. See how Relovisa counts results
People behind your case
The people who move your case forward.
Every case is led and coordinated by Relovisa. We bring in the immigration consultants, lawyers, payroll and tax specialists the route needs, while Relovisa remains your single point of contact.
One coordinated case team, built around the route you actually need.
Vlad Shipilov
FounderLeads strategy for founder, business and non-standard cases, connecting the route with the client's business, family and long-term plan.
Olia Nemirovski
COO & Chief Case ManagerLeads client and partner operations so case teams, local specialists and next steps stay coordinated from assessment to completion.
Evgenia
UK Immigration Lawyer · Specialist PartnerSupports UK immigration and Talent Visa case management where licensed legal input is required.
Vladimir
Germany Immigration Consultant · Specialist PartnerSupports German work immigration cases across process planning, local requirements and case coordination.
Daniela
Portugal Immigration Lawyer · Specialist PartnerSupports Portuguese residence matters that require legal review, representation or procedural escalation.
Petra
Portugal Immigration Consultant · Specialist PartnerSupports Portugal D2, D3, D7 and D8 cases, including clients with different income structures.
Marilia
Portugal Immigration Attorney · Specialist PartnerSupports global mobility for self-employed, founder and highly skilled cases through Portugal D8, D2 and D3 routes.
Thiago
Portugal Immigration Attorney · Specialist PartnerSupports highly qualified professionals and procedural cases involving residence delays and AIMA proceedings.
Vladislav
International Tax Advisor · Specialist PartnerAdvises on international tax structures and non-standard cross-border situations across Europe, Asia and the United States.
Thomas
Crypto & Tax Advisor · Specialist PartnerSupports clients whose move intersects with crypto assets, international business and tax planning.
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immigration consultants and lawyers
Local coverage for routes and services that require authorised in-country specialists.
US immigration questions
Questions people ask before choosing a route.
Start with the outcome you need and the evidence or business structure you can actually document.
What types of US visas and green-card routes do you handle?
This page covers EB-1 extraordinary ability, O-1 extraordinary ability, EB-2 National Interest Waiver, E-2 treaty investor and L-1 intracompany transfer cases.
What counts as extraordinary achievement?
There is no single universal document. Awards, press, judging, original contributions, leading roles, high compensation, exhibitions, publications and commercial results can help when they are independently verifiable and significant in the field.
How long does a US case take?
The live planning ranges are about 6 to 12 months for EB-1 and EB-2 NIW, about 6 months for O-1, 2 to 3 months for E-2 and 2 to 6 months for L-1. Government processing, consular availability and evidence requests can change them.
Can my family come with me?
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can usually apply in the matching dependent category. Work rights, status length and later green-card options vary by the main route, so we plan them separately.
What happens if the petition is denied?
The authority can deny any case. Before filing, we name the weakest required proof and the realistic alternative. After a denial or evidence request, US counsel reviews the stated reason and advises whether response, refiling, appeal or another route is credible.
Do I need a US employer?
It depends. O-1 needs a qualifying US employer or agent, and L-1 needs a related US company. EB-1 extraordinary ability and EB-2 NIW can be self-petitioned. E-2 is carried by the applicant's qualifying US business.
Which routes lead directly to a green card?
EB-1 extraordinary ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver are direct permanent-residence routes. O-1, E-2 and L-1 are temporary statuses and need a separate green-card strategy if permanent residence is the goal.
Do I need a university degree?
Not for every route. EB-2 has an advanced-degree or exceptional-ability gate. EB-1 and O-1 focus on recognized ability. E-2 focuses on treaty nationality, investment and the business. L-1 focuses on the company relationship, prior employment and US role.
How do I know whether I qualify?
The first review compares your profile against all five routes. We map evidence you already have, missing required proof, the US plan and the route that can be filed credibly now.
How much does the work cost?
The live page lists O-1 service from EUR 14,900 and EB-1 or EB-2 NIW from EUR 19,900. E-2 and L-1 are quoted after the company and filing scope is reviewed. Government and third-party costs are separate.
Your United States route
Bring the profile. Leave with the route and evidence plan.
A 30-minute call. We compare the five categories, identify the credible filing, name the missing proof and give you a timetable and quote estimate before you commit.
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