Republic of Paraguay vs United States of America
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Republic of Paraguay
Paraguay administers residence through the Direccion General de Migraciones. Since the 2022 Migration Law most applicants move from temporary to permanent residence, while the SUACE investor route offers a fast, direct path to permanent residence. Paraguay is known for its territorial tax system and a relatively accessible residence process; retiree and independent-means routes are also available.
- Official portal
- Direccion General de Migraciones (Paraguay)
- Languages
- Spanish, Guarani
- Currency
- Paraguayan guarani
United States of America
The US issues nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, F-1, J-1) and immigrant visas (employment-based EB-1 through EB-5, family-based, diversity). Policy touchpoints span USCIS, DOS consulates, DOL (for PERM/LCA), and executive-branch proclamations that can shift overnight.
- Official portal
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Languages
- English (de facto)
- Currency
- United States dollar
How Republic of Paraguay and United States of America differ
| Dimension | Republic of Paraguay | United States of America |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 5 | 14 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 5 | 5 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 5 | 6 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | Arrival on H-1B (3 years) → PERM + I-140 (1-2 years) → I-485 / Green Card (current for most categories, 7-15+ years for India EB-2) → citizenship at PR+5 years. |
| Dominant skilled visa | Temporary Residence (Residencia Temporal, Law 6984/2022) | H-1B Specialty Occupation |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | US$62,000/year |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | H-1B I-129 petitions commonly take 2–8 months at USCIS service centers; Premium Processing ($2,965) resolves within 15 business days. |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | A single initial H-1B petition costs around $3,600 in USCIS filing fees for a standard employer, excluding premium processing and the separate consular visa fee. |
| Official languages | Spanish, Guarani | English (de facto) |
| Currency | Paraguayan guarani | United States dollar |
| Primary regulator | Corte Suprema | State bars |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 1 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Republic of Paraguay
Temporary Residence (Residencia Temporal, Law 6984/2022)
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- No
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
United States of America
H-1B Specialty Occupation
- Salary minimum
- US$62,000/year
- Government fees
- A single initial H-1B petition costs around $3,600 in USCIS filing fees for a standard employer, excluding premium processing and the separate consular visa fee.
- Processing time
- H-1B I-129 petitions commonly take 2–8 months at USCIS service centers; Premium Processing ($2,965) resolves within 15 business days.
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Recent policy activity
Last 6 months. Each entry links to its primary government source.
- 12 January 2026United States of America
US: premium processing rises to $2,965 and H-1B moves to wage-weighted selection
Two USCIS changes land for the FY2027 H-1B season: the Form I-907 premium-processing fee rises with inflation, and cap-subject H-1B selection switches from a random lottery to a wage-weighted process.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services →
Routes unique to Republic of Paraguay
Routes unique to United States of America
Visa routes side by side
Republic of Paraguay (5)
Temporary Residence (Residencia Temporal, Law 6984/2022)
No sponsor · To settlement · Granted for up to two years and renewable for an equal period; it is a prerequisite for changing category to permanent residence. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE)
No sponsor · To settlement · Permanent residence granted directly; the resident card is renewed every 10 years. Confirm current validity and renewal terms on the official page.
Permanent Residence (Residencia Permanente, 10-year card)
No sponsor · To settlement · Indefinite settled status; the permanent resident card is renewed every 10 years. Confirm current renewal and absence rules on the official page.
Temporary Residence - Pensioner (Pensionado / Jubilado)
No sponsor · To settlement · Granted as temporary residence for up to two years and renewable; converts to permanent residence after the temporary-residence period. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Temporary Residence - Independent Means (Renta Propia)
No sponsor · To settlement · Granted as temporary residence for up to two years and renewable; converts to permanent residence after the temporary-residence period. Confirm current validity on the official page.
United States of America (14)
H-1B Specialty Occupation
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Initial 3 years; extendable to 6 years (longer with approved I-140).
L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Initial 3 years (1 year for new-office L-1A); extendable to 7 years total.
L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialised Knowledge)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Initial 3 years (1 year for new-office L-1B); extendable to 5 years total.
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 3 years initially; 1-year extensions available indefinitely.
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Immigrant)
No sponsor · To settlement · Permanent residence (green card).
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
No sponsor · To settlement · Permanent residence.
EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers
Sponsor · To settlement · Permanent residence.
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
No sponsor · To settlement · Conditional 2-year residence leading to unconditional permanent residence.
E-2 Treaty Investor
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Initial up to 2 years at port of entry (5-year visa stamp for many nationalities); renewable indefinitely.
F-1 Student Visa (with OPT and STEM OPT)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Duration of study (D/S); OPT up to 12 months; STEM OPT extension up to 24 additional months.
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Program-dependent: from weeks (intern) to up to 5 years (research scholar).
TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 3 years; renewable indefinitely while activity continues.
K-1 Fiancé(e) of US Citizen
Sponsor · To settlement · Single-entry 6 months; must marry within 90 days of entry.
Spouse of US Citizen or Green Card Holder (IR1/CR1 & F2A)
Sponsor · To settlement · Permanent residence (conditional 2-year CR1 converts to 10-year card via I-751).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Republic of Paraguay or United States of America?+
Republic of Paraguay’s Temporary Residence (Residencia Temporal, Law 6984/2022) is the dominant skilled route; United States of America’s H-1B Specialty Occupation requires US$62,000/year. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Which immigration system has changed more recently, Republic of Paraguay or United States of America?+
In the last 6 months: 0 logged policy changes for Republic of Paraguay, 1 for United States of America. See the recent-policy section above for the details, each linked to its primary source.