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TEMPORARY VISAS
B-1/B-2 Visitor's Visa
For Individuals coming to the U.S. for business or pleasure. B-1 business visitor visas are for a short duration and must not involve local employment. Nationals of certain countries may be eligible to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa.
E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader Investor Visas
Investor and traders may receive visas to carry on their business in the U.S. if their home country has a commercial treaty with the U.S. conferring visa eligibility.
F-1 and M-1 Student Visas
Available for those seeking to pursue a full course of study at a school in the United States may be eligible for a visa for the course of their study and in some cases, a period for practical training in their field of study.
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas
Professional workers with at least a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent work experience) are eligible for non-immigrant visas if their employers can demonstrate that they are to be paid at least the prevailing wage for the position.
J-1 and Q-1 Exchange Visitor Visas
For those individuals coming to the U.S. in an approved exchange program. J-1 programs often covers students, short-term scholars, business trainees, teachers, professors, government visitors, camp counselors and au pairs.
K-1 Fiancee Visas
A fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen is eligible for a non-immigrant visa conditioned on the conclusion of a marriage within 90 days.
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas
L-1 visas are available to executive, managers and specialized knowledge employees transferring to their employer’s U.S. affiliate.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Workers Visas
The O-1 category is set aside for foreign nationals with extraordinary ability. This includes entertainers, athletes, scientist and business persons.
P-1 Artists and Athletes Visas
This category covers athletes, artists and entertainers.
R-1 Religious Worker Visas
Religious workers are eligible for R-1 visas if they meet the necessary requirements.
TN Status Under the North American Free Trade Agreement
A special category has been set up for nationals of Canada and Mexico under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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