There are a large variety of non-immigrant visas (NIV’s) available, under the U.S. immigration law system. They essentially span the entire alphabet. Each visa brings with it its own requirements and restrictions.
By their nature, all of these visas are time-limited and generally not perpetual in nature, but need to be renewed/extended in certain regular intervals.
Here we have listed the most common types of visas one is likely to encounter. If you don’t see a particular visa listed here, please contact us and we will gladly provide you with specific information about that particular visa.
- B-1 / B-2 Temporary Visitors for Business or Pleasure.
- C-1 / D Crew Work Visa (Aviation and Maritime)
- E-1, E-2 Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors.
- E-3 Specialized Skill/Occupation Work Visa for Australians
- F-1 Student Visa.
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Work Visa
- H-2B
- H-3
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
- K-1, K-3
- L-1A, L-1B Company Tansfer for Executive / Manager or Specialized Knowledge Worker
- M-1 Vocational Student / Trainee Visa
- O-1, O-2 Extraordinary Ability Work Visa
- P-1, P-3 Athlete or Performer Visa
- R-1 Religious Worker Visa
- TN Treaty-Based Work Visa for Degreed Professionals from Canada or Mexico
Don’t handle your U.S. visa application on your own, or through someone who is not properly licensed and experienced. Have a qualified U.S. immigration attorney handle your case for you.
Last Revision: 2024-10-4