The table below lists the types of visas currently available for nonimmigrant travel to the United States. Please contact one of our attorneys if you would like more information or assistance in applying for a visa that is appropriate for your situation.
Purpose of Travel | Visa Category |
Representatives of foreign governments | A & G |
Personal/Domestic Employee of representatives of foreign governments |
A-3 and G-5 |
The visitor visa, which is issued to aliens for several purposes: |
B-1 / B-2 |
For tourism, visit to friends and relatives, medical treatment, and amateur/unpaid participants in cultural or sports events |
B-2 |
For general business purposes (meetings, short-term training, etc) |
B-1 |
For personal/domestic employees of B, E, F, H, I, J, L, O, P, and Q visa holders and U.S. citizens temporarily assigned to the United States. |
B-1 |
For crewmembers working on Outer Continental Shelf (B- 1/OCS) and yachts (B-1) |
B-1/OCS |
People transiting through the U.S. | C-1 |
Crewmembers (Airlines and Ships) | C-1/D |
Treaty Traders (E-1) and Treaty Investors (E-2) | E |
Students in academic or language programs | F |
Temporary workers and trainees, including H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, and H-4 |
H |
Journalists and members of the media | I |
Exchange visitors | J |
Fiancé(e)/spouse of a U.S. citizen | K |
Intra-company transferees, including L-1 and L-2 | L |
Students in vocational or other non-academic programs | M |
Temporary workers of extraordinary ability | O |
Athletes and entertainers | P |
Cultural exchange visitors | Q |
Religious workers | R |
NAFTA Derivative | TD |