Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa for professionals with advanced degree or exceptional ability E21 USA
Advanced degree and exceptional ability professionals in science, arts, or business visa, EB2 visa, Second priority visa
Visa overview
Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities in sciences, arts, or business can immigrate to the U.S. on an E21 visa. This visa allows these individuals to contribute their skills to the U.S. economy while providing permanent residency, access to work, education, and healthcare, and a pathway to citizenship, fostering their professional and personal growth.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 6 months
Consular fee
$345
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Requirements
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Visa Information
English international
Type of visa
Immigrant visa
Category
Work immigrant visa
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