What is a Non-Immigrant Visa?
A nonimmigrant visa is granted to a foreign national wishing to come temporarily to the United States for a specific purpose. Nonimmigrant visas are given to people such as tourists, business people, students, temporary workers, company managers, and diplomats.
Every visa classification has its own requirements regarding how long a person can stay in the U.S. and what activities (eg. work, study, perform, etc.) are allowed. The visa is usually valid for multiple visits to the United States during a specified period of time. Some nonimmigrant visa categories require that the foreign national apply for the visa directly with the U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad. Other visa categories require that a petition first be filed by the foreign national or his/her employer and approved by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Our firm provides assistance in filing the following nonimmigrant visa categories (including visa extensions and change of status applications):
- B-1 and B-2, Tourist Visa
- E-2, Treaty Investment Visa
- F-1 Student visa, F-1 Reinstatement & M-1 Student (vocational studies)
- H-1B, Skilled Workers Visa
- J-1 Visa and J-1 Waivers
- K-1 and K-3, Family Visa (Fiance or Spouse)
- L-1, Intercompany Transferee Visa
- O-1 and O-2, Extraordinary Ability & Atheletes Visa
- P-1,P-2,P-3, Performer Visa
- R-1, Religious Workers Visa