Free immigration tool · Santos Khoury Law
Which U.S. Visa Fits Your Situation?
Family petitions, marriage visas, H-1B and L-1 work visas, O-1 extraordinary ability, F-1 and J-1 study, E-2 and EB-5 investment, asylum, TPS, U and T visas, VAWA: the right path depends on your goal and your history. This checker maps your goal to the options that usually fit and flags the trade-offs a lawyer will want to discuss.
Free tool · Santos Khoury Law
Visa Eligibility Checker
Two quick questions to see which U.S. visa options fit your goal, with the honest trade-offs of each path.
100% confidential. Runs in your browser, nothing is stored or sent.
Found a path that fits?
Choosing the wrong visa strategy costs time, money, and sometimes eligibility itself. Talk it through with our attorneys before you file; the first move often shapes everything after it.
Disclaimer: Visa eligibility depends on many factors this tool cannot capture, including immigration history, prior visa denials, unlawful presence, and criminal records. This tool provides general information only and is not legal advice. Using it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Santos Khoury Law.
Questions about visa eligibility checker
How do I know which visa to apply for?
Start from the goal: joining family, marrying a U.S. citizen, working, studying, investing, visiting, or seeking protection. Each goal has one or two standard paths, and your immigration history (overstays, prior denials, unlawful presence, criminal record) decides which of them is realistic.
Can I change from a visitor visa to a work or student visa?
Often yes, through a change of status filed before your current status ends, as long as you did not enter with the intent to change. The details matter, and a wrong move can trigger a fraud finding.
What is the fastest way to get a green card?
For most people, a petition by a U.S. citizen spouse or parent (immediate relative). Employment-based EB-1 and national interest waiver cases can also be fast for strong candidates from most countries.
Does a prior visa denial hurt my chances?
It can, especially a denial for misrepresentation or a finding of unlawful presence. Denials for insufficient ties or documents are often fixable with a stronger application. Bring every prior decision to the consultation.
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