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Which U.S. Visa or Green Card Fits You?

Answer a few quick questions and the visa pathway finder points you to the U.S. visa or green card options worth exploring first, with links to the next step. It takes about a minute.

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Private by design: your answers stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to us or anyone else.

How the pathway finder works

The visa pathway finder asks up to six short questions, one per screen: your goal, who your U.S. relative is or what kind of job or investment you have in mind, where you are now, and whether you have an immigration court case. It then shows one to three pathways worth exploring, with a one-line explanation and links to our practice pages. You can go back and change any answer.

The main U.S. immigration pathways at a glance

  • Family: U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, children, parents (if the citizen is 21 or older) and siblings (if the citizen is 21 or older). Green card holders can petition for spouses and unmarried children. Spouses, unmarried children under 21 and parents of U.S. citizens are immediate relatives, and visas are always available for them. Other relatives wait under the Visa Bulletin.
  • Fiancé(e)s: the K-1 visa lets the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen enter to marry within 90 days and then apply for a green card.
  • Work: temporary options include H-1B for specialty occupations, L-1 for intracompany transferees and O-1 for extraordinary ability. Green card options include PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3, EB-2 with a national interest waiver and EB-1.
  • Investment: the E-2 visa is for nationals of treaty countries, including Türkiye, who invest in a business they run. EB-5 is a green card for investors whose capital creates 10 full-time U.S. jobs.
  • Study and visits: F-1 and M-1 student visas, and B1/B2 visitor visas for tourism and short business trips.
  • Protection: asylum for people who fear persecution, generally filed within 1 year of arrival, and defense in immigration court.
  • Already a resident: Form I-751 to remove conditions on a 2-year card, and Form N-400 for citizenship after 5 years, or 3 years for spouses of U.S. citizens.

What the finder cannot check

The tool does not ask about prior visa refusals, overstays, unlawful presence, criminal history, prior removal orders, health grounds, public charge, or the current Visa Bulletin and processing times. Any of these can change the answer, and some rules change often. Nationality-based restrictions and pauses announced by the State Department can also affect whether and when a visa is issued. Use the results as a starting point for a conversation with a lawyer, not as a decision.

Ozek Law Firm attorneys are admitted in Maryland, New York and the District of Columbia. California matters are handled with California-licensed co-counsel. Immigration law is federal, so we represent immigration clients across the U.S. and worldwide. Fees are quoted at the consultation because the scope of each case varies. No attorney can guarantee a result.

Frequently asked questions

Is this pathway finder legal advice?

No. It gives general information based on a few answers. Real eligibility depends on details such as your full immigration history, prior visas, criminal record, finances and current law. An attorney should review your situation before you file anything.

Does the tool store or send my answers?

No. The pathway finder runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are not saved or sent to Ozek Law Firm or anyone else, and they disappear when you close the page.

Can a green card holder sponsor a parent or a brother or sister?

No. Green card holders may petition for a spouse, unmarried children under 21 and unmarried sons and daughters of any age. U.S. citizens who are 21 or older can petition for parents and for brothers and sisters.

Can I get a U.S. work visa without a job offer?

Most work visas need a U.S. employer. The main exceptions are self-petitions: EB-1A for extraordinary ability and EB-2 with a national interest waiver. The O-1 visa still needs a U.S. employer or agent to file.

Can Turkish citizens use the E-2 investor visa?

Yes. The State Department lists Türkiye as a treaty country for both E-1 treaty traders and E-2 treaty investors. The investor must put a substantial amount of capital at risk in a U.S. business and develop and direct it.

What if I am already in immigration court?

Your court case comes first. Many forms of relief must be requested before the immigration judge, and missing a hearing can lead to a removal order. Speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Want a lawyer to confirm your path?

A short consultation can turn these options into a plan, with the forms, evidence and timeline that fit your case. We work in English and Turkish, and also in Spanish and Swedish.

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Written and reviewed by Tolga Ozek, Esq. · Updated September 26, 2026. Attorney Advertising. This page provides general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ozek Law Firm, LLC, principal office: 4500 East West Highway, Ste 150, Bethesda, MD 20814.