Resources
Immigration resources & tools
Free guides, government links, and tools to help you navigate U.S. immigration. Curated by the attorneys at Watson Immigration Law.
Immigration guides
H-1B Lottery Guide
Everything you need to know about the H-1B lottery process — registration, selection, petition filing, and what to do if you're not selected.
EB-5 Source of Funds Guide
A comprehensive overview of EB-5 source of funds documentation requirements — the most complex part of the EB-5 process.
O-1A Evidence Checklist
The 8 criteria USCIS uses to evaluate O-1A petitions — and the types of evidence that support each criterion.
EB-2 NIW Dhanasar Framework
How USCIS evaluates National Interest Waiver petitions — the 3-prong Dhanasar test explained in plain English.
Startup Founder Visa Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of the best visa options for startup founders: O-1A, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, E-2, and H-1B.
Post-Lottery Alternatives Guide
What to do if you were not selected in the H-1B lottery — comprehensive guide to all available alternatives.
Official government resources
USCIS Processing Times
Check current processing times for any USCIS form
USCIS Fee Schedule
Current filing fees for all USCIS petitions and applications
Visa Bulletin (Priority Dates)
Monthly visa bulletin from the State Department
I-9 Central
Official I-9 employer compliance resource
E-Verify
Employment eligibility verification system
PERM Labor Certification
DOL PERM application portal and requirements
State Dept. Visa Wait Times
Consular appointment wait times by country
USCIS Case Status Check
Check the status of your pending USCIS case