All 25 Country Immigration Guides — Alphabetical
Each guide covers: most common visa paths, green card priority date backlogs, visa bulletin data, and key challenges for that country's nationals.
Countries With Special Considerations
Extreme EB Backlogs
India, China
Per-country EB limits cause decade+ waits
TN Visa Eligible
Canada, Mexico
USMCA professionals — no lottery, no cap
DV Lottery Eligible
Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, others
Countries not at per-country EB limits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the longest US green card wait?
Indian nationals face the longest employment-based green card backlogs — often decades for EB-2 and EB-3 categories — due to per-country annual limits combined with high application volumes. Chinese nationals also face significant multi-decade waits in some categories.
Can Canadians get a US work visa without a lottery?
Yes. Canadian nationals can obtain a TN visa under the USMCA agreement for qualifying professional occupations (engineers, accountants, scientists, etc.) at the border — no lottery, no cap, same-day processing. The H-1B lottery still applies if they want H-1B specifically.
Which countries have E-2 investor visa access?
The E-2 treaty investor visa is available to nationals of countries with a US bilateral investment treaty. This includes Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, South Korea, and many European countries. Notable exclusions include India and China, which do not have E-2 treaties with the US.
How do I use the country immigration guides?
Each guide covers the top 5 visa pathways for that country's nationals, the current green card priority date backlog status, visa bulletin data specific to that nationality, common challenges, and links to relevant tools (processing times, fee calculators, requirements).