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Which visa are you applying for?
Select your visa type to begin the readiness assessment.
H-1B
Specialty Occupation
O-1
Extraordinary Ability
L-1A
Intracompany Manager/Exec
L-1B
Specialized Knowledge
E-2
Treaty Investor
EB-2 NIW
National Interest Waiver
EB-1A
Extraordinary Ability GC
EB-5
Immigrant Investor
F-1 OPT
OPT / STEM Extension
TN
USMCA Professional
Please select a visa type to continue.
Service center & filing details
Where are you filing, and what kind of filing is this?
NSC
Nebraska
~91% approval
TSC
Texas
~88% approval
CSC
California
~86% approval
VSC
Vermont
~88% approval
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These details determine your eligibility and risk score.
Third-party placement, concurrent jobs, foreign degree equivalency, O-1 by self-petition, etc.
Eligibility & evidence inventory
Check everything that applies to your current situation. Be honest — this is your personal readiness check.
Eligibility criteria — check all that apply to your case:
Evidence in hand — check what you currently have prepared:
Documentation assembled — check what you have ready:
Please check your eligibility criteria before scoring.
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Overall readiness score (0–100)
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Top 3 strengths & gaps
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Critical blockers identified
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Detailed breakdown by 5 categories
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Service center comparison table (all SCs)
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Historical approval rate for your profile
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Processing time estimate for your exact case
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Premium processing: worth it for your case?
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Optimal filing timing & strategy
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Missing evidence checklist with instructions
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Downloadable PDF report
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📊 Detailed breakdown: all 5 scoring categories with action items
🏛️ Service center comparison: approval rates, RFE rates, processing times (FY2024)
📈 Historical analysis: how profiles like yours perform at your target SC
⏱️ Processing time estimate + premium processing recommendation
🗺️ Optimal filing timing and risk mitigation strategy
📋 Missing evidence checklist with step-by-step instructions
📄 Professional PDF download — share with your attorney
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the readiness score calculated? ▾
The score uses a weighted algorithm across five factors: eligibility completeness (40%) — do you meet the core legal requirements; evidence strength (25%) — how much supporting evidence you have assembled; service center performance (15%) — how your target SC performs historically for your visa type; profile risk (10%) — prior denials, RFEs, employment gaps; and documentation completeness (10%) — forms, fees, and supporting documents. Each factor is scored 0–100 and combined into your overall readiness score.
What's the difference between NSC and TSC for H-1B? ▾
Based on FY2024 USCIS data: Nebraska Service Center (NSC) has approximately a 91% H-1B approval rate with a 23% RFE rate and ~105 day average processing. Texas Service Center (TSC) has approximately an 88% approval rate with a 30% RFE rate and ~120 day processing. NSC is generally preferred for H-1B petitions where employer location allows a choice. California SC (CSC) has the highest RFE rate (~33%) among major service centers. Note: USCIS typically assigns service centers based on employer location, so you may not always have a choice.
What score do I need to be "ready to file"? ▾
A score of 70+ (green, "Strong" or "Likely Ready") generally indicates you have the fundamentals in place. A score of 45–69 (amber, "Needs Work") means significant gaps exist that should be addressed before filing — these are likely to generate an RFE. A score below 45 (red, "Not Ready") indicates critical eligibility or evidence issues. Review all critical items and consult with a licensed immigration attorney before proceeding.
Is this legal advice? ▾
No. This tool provides educational information and analysis based on publicly available USCIS data and general eligibility frameworks. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a licensed immigration attorney. USCIS adjudications are highly fact-specific. USVisaStack makes no representations or guarantees regarding immigration outcomes.
Can I use this for EB-2 NIW or EB-5? ▾
Yes. The readiness scorer supports H-1B, O-1, L-1A, L-1B, E-2, EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, EB-5, F-1 OPT/STEM, and TN. Each visa type has a customized eligibility criteria checklist, evidence inventory, and documentation checklist. The service center intelligence (approval/RFE/denial rates) reflects FY2024 USCIS data specific to each visa type and service center combination.
How current is the service center data? ▾
Service center performance data is based on FY2024 USCIS Adjudications Statistics (published 2025). Processing time estimates reflect USCIS published data as of March 2026. Note: service center performance can shift due to policy changes, staffing, and filing volume. The paid full report includes the most current data available in our system.