US Visa Compatibility Matrix

Visa Validity Tax Terms Employment Types

US Contact, FT & contract to
N/A W2, C2C & 1099
Citizen Hire
Green Contact, FT & contract to
N/A W2, C2C & 1099
Card Hire
Based on Job duration (Can be
TN Visa W2 & C2C Contract only
extended indefinitely)
Can be applied after 9 months of
stay (Course Completion referred
as pre-completion OPT),
Can be applied after the course
completion (referred as post-
completion OPT)
OPT W2 & C2C Contract only
12+24 (24 months extension is
Only for STEM Students)
(NOTE: If you exhaust 12 months
on Pre-Completion OPT, you
won’t be eligible for Post-
Completion OPT)
Can be applied after 9 months of
stay (Course Completion), Valid
till Graduation). If they have
CPT W2 & C2C Contract only
consumed 365 days on
employment, they are not eligible
for OPT
H1B 3+3+ More (If I-140 is approved) C2C Only Contract only
H4 EAD As equal to H1B W2 & C2C Contract only
No change in Employer, W2 only for
L1 Based on the job duration Contract only
the job he has arrived
L2 EAD As equal to L1 W2 & C2C Contract only

H1B, H4, L2, J2, OPT & CPT – Ask candidate to send a copy of Visa (form I-797 & Passport Number)

H4, L2 & J2 – Need copy of main visa holder to validate the validity, ask for copy of H1, L1 & J1

OPT – Ask to send a copy and see if candidate already on Extension, If candidate is on extension, Please do not submit
the resume and ask recruiting manager for further approval

H1B- NEVER talk with the candidate about the rate expectation or discuss rate. Ask them to provide Employers
information and call to employer about rates. Confirm the rates with the employer over an email, take separate RTR
confirmation with the candidate (without rate information)