The immigrant visa is obtained by those who immigrate to the US on a permanent basis. The United States Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) is issued to such an immigrant to the United States (and who does not have US citizenship) to permanently reside and take employment in the US. Immigration law also provides ways to a lawful permanent resident (LPR), to bring his/her spouse, children and sons/daughters to the United States.
They are:
Immigrant visa ( F2A ) for spouse and children
Nonimmigrant ( V ) visa for spouse and children to travel to the United States to wait for processing of the immigrant visa.
Non Immigrant Visa :
Transit Visa is for those who are traveling through the US to each some other country as the final destination ( C 1 Visa is for general non-US citizen; C 2 Visa is for foreign national on official trip; and C 3 Visa is for foreign government officials transiting on official grounds). For details, please refer to USA Transit Visa , Index 3 Topic 18 .
Visitor/Tourist Visa is for those who are visiting the US for short-term business purpose or for pure travel and tourism or for medical treatment ( B 1 Visa is meant for those who intend to visit the US for business purposes; and B 2 Visa for those who visit the US as pure tourists for pleasure or for medical treatment). For details, please refer to Visitor Visa To USA , Index 3 Topic 22
Temporary Worker Visa is for those who would visit the US for temporary employment ( H 1A and H 1 C Visas are meant for registered nurses to visit US for temporary employment, H 1 B Visa is meant for Specialist Knowledge Workers, H 2 B is meant for temporary non-agricultural workers, H 3 Visa is meant for trainees [excepting medical or academic], and H4 Visa is meant for spouse or dependents of H 1A, H 1B, H2 or H 3 Visa holders). For details on H Visa, please refer to H1 Visa of USA , Index 3 Topic 7 , H1B Visa USA , Index 3 Topic 8 , and H2B Visa USA , Index 3 Topic 9 . Such Visa also includes the L Visa , which is meant for an intra-company transferee employed in a managerial position, in the US, for a maximum period of seven years.
Student Visa is for students visiting the US for study purpose ( F 1 Visa is meant for those who intend to visit the US for studying an academic course or conducting research, J Visa is meant for people who are visiting the US on an exchange visitor program, and M Visa is meant for those who want to pursue non-academic and vocational training in the US). For details, please explore Student Visa USA , Index 3 Topic 20 .
Fiancé(e) Visa is for foreigner fiancé(e) of US citizens who would visit the US for purpose of marriage ( K1 Visa is meant for foreign-born fiancé/fiancée of an American citizen who intends to visit the US for purpose of marrying). For details, please explore Fiancé Visa, Index 3 Topic 12 , and Fiancée Visa, Index 3 Topic 13 . Besides there are the K3 Visa (meant for foreign national spouse of a US citizen) and K2 Visa (meant for children below 21 years of age of K1 Fiancé(e) Visa applicants) and K4 Visa (meant for children of K-3 visa holders).
Investor Visa is for those who intend to make a substantial investment in the US ( E 2 Visa is meant for those who intend to immigrate to the US to be engaged in business in the US). For details, please explore, Investor Visa USA , Index 3, Topic 10. Besides, nationals of countries which undertake significant amount of international trade with the US can be issued the E1 Visa . The E 1 and E 2 Visas are together categorized as Treaty Visas.
Journalist Visa ( Media I Visa ) is available for persons who are representatives of the foreign media and having the home office in a foreign country, willing to visit the US temporarily for various journalism-oriented functions For details, please refer to USA Travel Visa , Index 3 topic 17 .
Visas for athletic teams ( P1 Visa ), and entertainment workers ( P2 Visa ), and artists ( P3 Visa )
Religious Visas ( R 1 Visas ) for those who are involved with a legitimate religious denomination for at least two years and have job offers in the US to work for an affiliate of the same religious organization.
Visas for people with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business, etc. ( O-1 Visa ). The O-2 visa is issued to the support personnel of the O-1 visa holders.
Visas for people working in an exchange program, for practical training and work ( Q Category Visa ). This is different from the J-1 Category Visa which is more for educationally-oriented programs.
For further information, please explore these links:
USA B1 Visa
Business Visa USA
F1 Visa USA
H1 Visa Of USA
H1B Visa USA
H2B Visa USA
Investor Visa USA
J 1 Visa USA
Fiancee Visa USA
Fiancee Visa USA
Visa For Marriage in USA
USA Tourist Visa
Requirements For Tourist Visa To USA
USA Travel Visa
USA Transit Visa
Working Visa in USA
Student Visa USA
Student Visa Requirements For USA
Visitor Visa To USA
Visitor Visa To USA from India
For more information on Types Of USA Visas, please refer to www.mapsofworld.com .
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