When to Choose Each Visa
Choose O-1B if:- You have a ready sponsor/employer in the USA
- You need to arrive quickly
- You meet 3 criteria
- A Green Card is not your immediate priority
- You are just starting your path to the USA
Choose EB-1 if:- Your goal is a Green Card
- You already have a strong base of achievements
- You don't want to depend on an employer
- You are ready to wait longer
- You have international recognition in your field
Recommended StrategyFor most tattoo artists, the optimal path is: first obtain
O-1B (fast entry and legal work in the USA), and then — after building up even more achievements and recognition while working in the States — apply for
EB-1 to obtain a Green Card. We support you through the entire journey, from the first visa all the way to the Green Card.