There are two different types of visas for the United States: Immigrant Visas and Non-Immigrant Visas. Immigrant visas are for those wishing to permanently immigrate to the United States. Non-immigrant visas are for those who wish to study, work temporarily, invest in a business or simply travel to the United States for pleasure.

B-1

B-2

E-1

E-2

F-1

H1-B

J-1

L-1

O-1

B-1

Visitors coming to the U.S. to consult with business associates, attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference, settle an estate or negotiate a contract can apply for a B-1 Visa.

B-2

Visitors coming to the U.S. for pleasure, vacation, visit with friends or relatives, medical treatment, or non-paid participation in social, musical, or sports events or contests can apply for this visa.

E-1

Treaty traders working for a U.S. trading company that does 50% or more of its business with the trader’s home country.

E-2

Treaty investors working for a U.S company with 50% or more of its investment capital coming from the investor.

F-1

Academic or language students.

H-1B

An H-1B visa is granted to individuals working in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in on-the-job experience, and distinguished fashion models.

J-1

Exchange visitors coming to the U.S. to study, work, or train as part of an exchange program officially recognized by the U.S. Department of State.

L-1

An L-1 visa may be issued to a temporary intracompany transferee who works as a manager, executive, or has a position that requires specialized knowledge.

O-1

An O-1 visa is granted to individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.