It’s an employment-based immigrant visa that leads to a Green Card, allowing you to live and work in the U.S. permanently. The “unskilled” category means no prior education or work experience is required.
Yes, you can apply from within the United States through a process called the Adjustment of Status process. There are a few important things to keep in mind depending on what your current status is. We have helped clients on F-1, F-2, H-1B, H-4, J-1, B, L, M, E-2, TPS, and more. You can get personalized insights and ask your questions on your free BDV account. Create an account here to chat with our team directly.
Yes! This process is called Consular Processing. While your case is processing, you can wait and live in your current country of residency. At the end of the process you will have an interview at the nearest Consulate or Embassy and will enter the U.S. on an immigrant visa.
The processing timeline can vary based on your home country and the job you’re matched with. On average, it takes 12–30 months. We’ll guide you through each step and keep you informed throughout the process.
You can see the outline of the steps here. There are some differences between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing. You can learn more through these video resources.