Some paths covered by US Visa Strategy do not require a conventional U.S. employer job offer, but “no employer sponsor” does not always mean “no petitioner.” EB-1A permits self-petitioning. E-2 can be based on a qualifying treaty investment. O-1 requires a U.S. petitioner even when an agent or founder-compatible structure is used.
Direct Answer
Some paths covered by US Visa Strategy do not require a conventional U.S. employer job offer, but “no employer sponsor” does not always mean “no petitioner.” EB-1A permits self-petitioning. E-2 can be based on a qualifying treaty investment. O-1 requires a U.S. petitioner even when an agent or founder-compatible structure is used.
Potential Paths
- EB-1A: true self-petitioning: EB-1A allows the individual to file the immigrant petition without a U.S.
- E-2: investor-controlled business rather than an employer sponsor: A qualifying treaty-country investor may develop and direct the U.S.
- O-1: flexible petitioner structures, but still a petitioner: O-1A and O-1B require a U.S.
Facts That Change the Answer
- L and EB-1C: multinational company sponsorship: L-1A, L-1B, and EB-1C require qualifying organizations and employment relationships.
- Do not confuse company formation with immigration sponsorship: Opening a U.S.
Next Step
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