Green Card Pause in 2026: Why O-1, L-1, and E2 Visas Are the Working Alternatives
Green card consular processing is paused for most countries, with waits of a year or more. Here's how O-1, L-1, and E2 visas work as alternatives.
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Green card consular processing is paused for most countries, with waits of a year or more. Here's how O-1, L-1, and E2 visas work as alternatives.
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