A work visa and a work permit may sound like the same thing, but they're different, with each having its own, distinct purpose for foreign nationals set on coming to the United States. Both allow you to lawfully take up employment in the U.S., but the similarity ends there. Here's a closer look at each, which should help you engage an immigration visa or a work permit lawyer who guides you exactly as desired. What is a U.S. work visa? Immigrants have made massive contributions to the U.S. economy. The country's immigration system provides qualified foreign workers various pathways to live, work and permanently reside in the country. For example, if you come to America on the H-1B visa, whose beneficiaries are overwhelmingly skilled white-collar professionals from India and China, you're eligible to apply for a green card after your H-1B expires. You can apply for citizenship five years after receiving your green card. This is a drawn-out path because the H-1B is a cla