B-1/B2 The Temporary Business Visa
The B-1 is a temporary visa for business. It permits a visit to the US to negotiate contracts, seek investments or real estate, or consult with business partners or associates. In contrast, the B-2 visa permits a visit for pleasure only.
The individual may engage in part-time study incidental to visit, e.g. a short-term English language course under 18 hours per week. Both the B-1 and B-2 visa prohibit the individual from being paid any form of salary, wage, honorarium or other form of compensation from any source in the United States.
H-1A The Registered Nurse Visa
H1-A visas are for individuals who plan to perform professional nursing services for a specific employer for a fixed period of time. The applicant may engage in part-time study while holding H visa status.
H-1B1 The Professional Worker Visa
H1-B1 visas are for individuals coming temporarily to perform services in a specialty occupation.
H-1B1 The Model Visa
H1-B1 visas are for also for fashion models, artists and entertainers who has national or international acclaim and recognition for achievements.
H-2B The Temporary Worker Visas
Temporary worker visas for prominent businesspeople holding a bachelor degree are known as H-1B visas. The individual may engage in part-time study while holding and H visa status. Employment is permitted only with the sponsoring institution which obtained INS approval for the visa classification. It is prohibited for the applicant to receive payment from other organizations. However, an applicant may receive approval from the INS to work in H-1B status for more than one employer.
L-1 The Intra-Company Transferee
Visa Transferee visas are obtained under the sponsorship of the transferring company. They allow holders to apply for permenant residence (Green Card) at a later time. Holders may be part-time students.
R1/R2 The Religious Workers' Visas
Persons who are members of bona fide religious denominations and who are carrying out business as religious workers are eligable for R-1/R2 visas.
T/N The Trade NAFTA Visa
Canadian and Mexican Citizens, able to provide professional services for a sponsering employer may qualify for a Trade NAFTA Visa. The employment must be of a definate duration and for a specific position. Persons holding these visas may be part-time students. Canadian citizens must hold or obtain an I-94 card as authorization. Mexican citizens must hold or obtain an INS form I-797. |
E-1/E-2 The Treaty-Trader/Investor Visa
Available to citizens of nations which have Treaty of Commerce of Navigation with the United States. Holders of E-1 Visas are permitted to carry on substantial trade between their foreign country and the United States. Holders of E-2 visas are permitted to direct and develop operations of a business in which he/she has a significant investment or in which he/she is in the process of investing.
E-B5 The Entrepreneur Visa
Granted to individuals able and willing to make substantial investments in United States businesses.a |
F-1 The Student Visa
Awarded to full-time students of, accredited, U.S. scholastic programs, including: academic elementary or high schools, colleges or universities, conservatories or language training. Required to participate in full-time study as determined by the standards of the institution May hold part-time employment (maximum of 20 hrs./wk) at the institution at which he/she is enrolled during the period when classes are in session. (Off campus employment may be considered in some cases) Permitted to be employed when such employment is directly related to his/her course of study.
J-1 The Exchange Visitor Visa
As opposed to the F-1 Visa J-1 visa studies must be conducted under the auspices of the U. S. Information Agency and a designated sponsor. May be employed on the campus of the school in which they are enrolled. In the case of that the individual is a researcher, he/she may be eligible to receive payment from the organization listed as the source of funds and/or the Designated Program Sponsor for the period of validity as stated on his/her application.
K-1 Visas for Fiancee's
Granted to affianced coulpes and their children who are under 21 years of age.
O-1/O-2 Visas For Persons Of Extraordinary Ability
Granted to persons who come to the United States under the sponsorship of an employer or organization for the purposes of employ. He/she must demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
P-1/P-2 Visas For Athletes, Artists & Entertainers
Granted to athletes, artists or entertainers and theiressential
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Labor Certification
Labor Certification is issued by the United States Department of Labor establishing: The specified employer has a legitimate need of the foreign worker's abilities, training and skills. The specified employer has made a legitimate, unsuccessful, attempt to recruit US workers for the position making the recruitment of foreign nationals necessary. The employer will be paying the foreign worker prevailing or usual rate of pay for the work performed.
Special Procedure Labor Certification This is for university teachers in order to demonstrate that although U. S. academics exist for the university teaching position in question, the procedures are streamlined so that the college or university can demonstrate that the foreign academic is the most qualified for the academic institution's needs.
Extraordinary Ability (Green Card)
Advanced Degree Professionals (Green Card)
Multinational Executive, Manager or Supervisor (Green Card)
Outstanding Professors/Researchers/ Therapists (Green Card)
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Political Asylum
Family Petitions
Refugee Status
National Interest Waiver Green Cards |
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