Non-Immigrant VisaS

Non-immigrant visas allow foreign nationals to enter the U.S. temporarily for specific purposes, such as tourism, business, study, or employment. These visas do not lead to permanent residency but provide legal authorization for a limited stay.

Types of Non-Immigrant Visas

Business & Tourism Visas

  • B-1 Visa (Business Visitors): For attending conferences, negotiations, or professional events.
  • B-2 Visa (Tourism & Medical Treatment): For leisure travel, visiting family, or medical care.

Work Visas

  • H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupations): For skilled professionals with a bachelor’s degree or higher in specialized fields.
  • H-2A Visa (Agricultural Workers): For seasonal agricultural labor.
  • H-2B Visa (Non-Agricultural Workers): For temporary non-agricultural jobs.
  • L-1 Visa (Intra-Company Transfers): For employees transferring to a U.S. office of their foreign company.
  • O-1 Visa (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability): For highly skilled professionals in science, arts, education, business, or athletics.
  • TN Visa (NAFTA/USMCA Professionals): For Canadian and Mexican professionals under a trade agreement.
  • P-1 Visa ( Athletes & Entertainers): For internationally recognized athletes, entertainers, and performance groups coming to the U.S. for a temporary period to participate in events, competitions, or performances.

Student & Exchange Visitor Visas

  • F-1 Visa (Academic Students): For full-time study at accredited U.S. schools and universities.
  • M-1 Visa (Vocational Students): For students attending non-academic institutions.
  • J-1 Visa (Exchange Visitors): For cultural exchange programs, including research scholars, interns, and au pairs.

Investor & Trade Visas

  • E-1 Visa (Treaty Traders): For individuals engaging in substantial trade between the U.S. and their home country.
  • E-2 Visa (Treaty Investors): For entrepreneurs investing in U.S. businesses.

Family & Fiancé(e) Visas

  • K-1 Visa (Fiancé(e) Visa): For foreign nationals engaged to U.S. citizens to marry within 90 days of arrival.
  • K-3 Visa (Spouse of U.S. Citizen): For spouses waiting for Green Card processing.