H-1B · O-1A · J-1

Licensedprofessionals

For professionals whose diplomas and licences are part of the application.

In licensed professions, the visa file stands on your qualifications. We help you see which route fits your offer, which diplomas and licences the file needs and what has to be translated, so your papers tell one consistent story.

Is this your field?

Doctors and nurses
Engineers and architects
Lawyers, accountants and other licensed fields
Researchers and university staff

A US visa does not license you to practise. Licences are granted separately by the boards in each US state.

What to prepare

Your diplomas and transcripts, with translations where needed
Your professional licence and proof that it is in good standing
Your CV and proof of experience
Form I-797 or DS-2019 from your employer or sponsor

Visa routes we usually see

H-1B

Specialty occupation

For jobs that need a university degree. Most employers enter an annual lottery.

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O-1A

Extraordinary ability

For sciences, education, business and athletics.

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J-1

Exchange visitor

For research, teaching and, for physicians, graduate medical training sponsored by ECFMG.

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Your process, step by step

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Qualifications check
We look at your offer and your diplomas and help you see which route fits.
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Document list
Which papers you need, and which need a translation.
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Petition or sponsor form
Your US employer files the petition with USCIS, or your sponsor issues the DS-2019.
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DS-160 and fee
With the number from your approved petition or DS-2019.
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Interview booking
In Ankara or Istanbul, as early as availability allows.
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Interview
Bring your approval, diplomas and licence.
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Passport back
With Gold Pass we collect and deliver your passport.

Worth knowing

The visa and the US licence are separate processes. Start the licence questions early.
Some employers, such as universities, are not part of the H-1B lottery.

H-1B · O-1A · J-1