Non-Immigrant Visas
Visas
Non-Immigrant Visas
Nonimmigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis for tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of nonimmigrant visa needed is defined by immigration law, and related to the purpose of the travel.
B-1 Visa Business Purpose Visa
A B-1 visa is a type of non-immigrant visa that allows individuals to enter the United States for business-related purposes,
B-2 Tourist Visa
A B-2 visa is a type of non-immigrant visa that allows individuals to enter the United States for tourism, vacation, medical treatment
B-2 Extension
If you are in the United States on a B-2 visitor visa and wish to stay longer than the date authorized on your Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record,
F-1 Student Visa
The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant student visa that allows foreign nationals to study in the United States at accredited colleges, universities,
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to come to the United States for educational
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign workers to work in the United States temporarily. Here is an overview of the H-1B
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa
The L-1 intracompany transferee visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows multinational companies to transfer certain employees
E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader/Investor Visa
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to come to the United States to invest in and operate a business.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics to work temporarily in the United States
P-1 Athlete/Entertainer Visa
The P-1 visa is a temporary visa that allows foreign athletes, entertainers, and members of entertainment groups to enter the United States
P-3 Visa Artist / Entertainer Visa
The P-3 visa is a temporary visa that allows artists and entertainers to enter the United States
R-1 Religious Worker Visa
The R-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category that allows foreign nationals who are religious workers to temporarily enter the United States
TN Visa
The TN visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows Canadian and Mexican citizens to work temporarily in the United States
U Visa
The U visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows victims of certain crimes who are in the United States to remain in the country
Vawa
VAWA stands for the Violence Against Women Act, which is a federal law that was first enacted in 1994 and has been reauthorized