Temporary Visa Chart

This page contains links explaining the various types of temporary visas. We list the most common temporary or “non-immigrant” visa categories, in alphabetical order from “A” to “U”. Clicking on the appropriate letter takes you to a page explaining how you can qualify for a particular type of temporary visa status.

We hope that the temporary visa chart aids you in determining the type of nonimmigrant visa you will need for visit, study or work in the United States. Also, the articles explains the steps required to apply for the visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad or to change your nonimmigrant status in the US.

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VISA TYPE	PURPOSE OF TRAVEL TO U.S. AND NON IMMIGRANT VISAS
A	Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials
B-1 /B-2	Visitor Visas to the U.S.
C	Transit Visas
D-1	Crewmen
E-1	Treaty Traders
E-2	Treaty Investors
E-3	Australian Professionals
F-1	Students
G and Nato	Employees of Designated International Agencies and NATO
H-1B	Professional Workers
H-2A	Agricultural Workers
H-2B	Skilled and Unskilled Workers
H-3	Trainees
Media (I)	Foreign Journalists
J-1	Exchange Visitors and Waivers
K-1	Fiances of U.S. Citizens
K-3 /K-4	Spouses and Dependents of U.S. Citizens
L-1	Intracompany Transferees
M-1	Vocational Students
O	Persons of Extraordinary Ability
P	Athletes and Entertainers
Q	International Cultural Exchange Visitors
R	Religious Workers
S	Witnesses and Informants
T	Victims of Trafficking
TN	Canadian and Mexican Professionals Under NAFTA
U	Visas for Crime Victims

 

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