Types of United States Visas

Types of United States Visas

 

A-1 Visa
Nonimmigrant visa is given to diplomats representing a foreign government inside the United States of America. Spouses and dependents are also eligible for this visa.

 

A-2 Visa
Nonimmigrant visa is given to officials representing a foreign government inside the United States of America. Spouses and dependents are also eligible for this visa.

 

A-3 Visa
Non-immigrant visa is given to employees of A-1 and A-2 Visa Holders who representing a foreign government inside the United States of America. Spouses and dependents are also eligible for this visa.

 

B-1  Business Visa
Foreigners working for a foreign entity are allowed to visit the United States on a B-1 Business Visitor Visa. B1 Business Visas are more advantageous than visa waivers for many reasons, including visa extensions and adjustment of status.

Business Visa Requirements: Foreign nationals interested in visiting the United States for business purposes that do not involve receiving salary or payment are eligible to apply for a B-1 Business Visa. Additional screening and interviews are now required at most United States Embassies and Consulates due to the events of September 11th, 2001. It is vital to follow the detailed, clear instructions provided in the B-1 Business Visitor Visa Application Guide for the visa to be issued.

Business Visa Length of Stay: Persons admitted to the United States on a B-1 Nonimmigrant Business Visa are usually granted a 6-month stay. The maximum length of stay for visitor visa holders is 6 months. The immigration officer at the port of entry determines how long each visitor is allowed to stay in the country. Most visitors have their I-94 cards stamped with a 6-month stay, however the immigration officer has the right to issue a shorter stay on a case by case basis. Upon entry into the United States, the foreign visitor has the right to request an extension of stay.

B-1 Business Visa Change of Status: Individuals who enter the United States on B-1 Business Visas are normally eligible to change status to permanent resident (Green Card holder) if they qualify, or to other non-immigrant statuses, including temporary workers (H-1B, H-2B, E-1, E-2, E-3), and student (F-1 Student Visa). Individuals who enter the United States under the the Visa Waiver Program are not eligible to change status. The option to change status is one of the major advantages of a Nonimmigrant Visa compared to visas obtained through the Visa Waiver Program.

Important Warning for Business Visa Holders: Persons admitted to the United States under a B-1 Business Visitor Visa are not allowed to work or receive any kind of payment while staying in the United States. Foreign nationals who wish to work in the United States must apply for a work visa, such as a H-1B or H-2B Visa.

 

B-2 Visa for Tourists
Foreign nationals who wish to visit the United States for leisure or tourism are normally eligible to receive a B-2 Tourist Visa. B-2 Tourist Visas are "visitor visas" and are required for citizens of countries that are not included in the Visa Waiver Program. However, even citizens of countries included in the Visa Waiver Program are required to obtain a B-2 visa if they plan to stay in the United States for longer than 90 days, change status to another nonimmigrant visa, or adjust status to permanent resident (Green Card) after entering the country.

B-2 Visa for Medical Treatment: B-2 Visas are also issued to individuals who are coming to the United States to undergo medical treatment. The application process is similar to that of a Tourist Visa, but there are additional documents that must be submitted to establish that the applicant qualifies for the visa. The list of required documents and the application process is described in the B-2 Tourist Visa Application Guide.

Tourist Visa Length of Stay: Persons admitted to the United States on a B-2 Tourist Visa are usually issued a 6-month stay. The maximum length of stay for visitor visa holders is 6 months. The immigration officer at the port of entry determines how long each visitor is allowed to stay in the country. Most visitors have their I-94 cards stamped with a 6-month stay; however the immigration officer has the right to issue a shorter stay on a case by case basis. Upon entry into the United States, the foreign visitor has the right to request an extension of stay.

US Visitor Visa Change of Status: Individuals who enter the United States on a B-2 Tourist Visa are normally eligible to change status to permanent resident (Green Card holder) if they qualify, or to another nonimmigrant status, such as temporary worker (H-1B, H-2B, E-1, E-2, E-3, etc.), student (under the F-1 Student Visa), or even to permanent United States resident (Green Card). Individuals who enter the United States under the the Visa Waiver Program are not eligible to change status. The option to change status is the major advantage of nonimmigrant visas, such as the B-2 Tourist Visa, over the Visa Waiver Program.

Important Warning for Tourist Visa Holders: Persons admitted to the United States on a B-2 Tourist Visa are not allowed to work or receive any kind of payment while staying in the United States. Foreign nationals who wish to work in the United States must apply for a work visa, such as the H-1B Visa or H-2B Visa.

 

C-1 Transit
The C-1 Transit Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States while transiting to another foreign country. The C-1 Transit Visa can be used to travel in and out of the United States when your final destination is another country. Individuals with a valid B-1 Business or B-2 Tourist Visa do not need to obtain a US Transit Visa. Any other valid nonimmigrant visa may not be used to transit through the United States. Individuals from Visa Waiver countries do not need to obtain a C-1 Transit Visa. Please note: The Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program and International-to-International (ITI) program were both suspended by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State on August 2nd, 2003.

 

C-1 Transit Visa Eligibility Requirements: Most foreign nationals traveling through the United States to another foreign destination are eligible for a C-1 Transit Visa. C-1 Transit Visa holders may stay for a maximum of 29 days in the United States. C-1 Transit Visa holders are required to leave the United States on the proposed flight or ship of departure, or within 29 days, whichever is earlier. Some applicants may be required to apply for a B-1 Business Visa or a B-2 Tourist Visa in order to visit the United States. Travelers with a passport from a Visa Waiver country do not need to obtain a transit visa. Additional information can be found in the C-1 Transit Visa application guide.

 

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa allows foreign nationals of eligible countries to enter the United States in order to engage in trade of a substantial nature between the United States and the applicant's country of nationality. The trade involved must be an international exchange of items between the United States and a treaty country.

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must be coming to the United States to carry out "substantial" trade or to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise that has commercial trade with the applicant's country of nationality.

Additional Information about the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa: There are no quota restrictions for E-1 visas.  Spouses of E-1 Visa holders are also eligible to accept employment in the United States. E-1 Visa holders are generally admitted for a period of 2 years and extensions can be easily obtained.

 

E-2 Treaty Investor
Individuals who wish to invest in the United States may be able to obtain an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. The E-2 Visa applicant must be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce. The purpose of the individual's entry must be to carry out substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, principally between the United States and the treaty country; or, to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the individual has invested; or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital.

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Eligibility Requirements: The applicant is required to come to the United States to develop and manage the operations of an enterprise in which the applicant has invested or is actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital. In addition to the investment in a business enterprise, the investor must be coming to the United States to develop and direct the operations of the enterprise in which he or she has made the investment. The applicant must have more than fifty (50%) percent ownership of the investment, unless the applicant is coming as an employee of the enterprise.

Additional Information: There are no quota restrictions for E-2 Visas. Spouses of E-2 Visa holders are also eligible to accept employment in the United States. E-2 Visa holders are generally admitted for a period of 2 years and extensions can be easily obtained.

 

E-3 Visa
The E-3 Visa is a new Work Visa category available only to Australian citizens. The E-3 Treaty Professional Visa is a temporary work visa, and is usually issued for 2 years at a time. United States legislation limits the E-3 Visa to citizens of Australia. The primary E-3 Work Visa applicant must be going to the United States for the purpose of working in a specialty occupation. The spouse and children of the main E-3 Visa applicant do not  need to be Australian citizens. Spouses of E-3 Visa holders are entitled to E-3D (dependent) Visas and work authorization.

E-3 Visa Eligibility Requirements: The term "Specialty Occupation" means an occupation that requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent). In order for someone to qualify for the E-3 visa, they must meet these minimum requirements. The definition is the same as the Immigration and Nationality Act definition of an H-1B specialty occupation.

E-3 Visa Additional Information: The annual quota for E-3 Visas is 10,500. This a very high quota, especially considering only 900 Australians succeeded in obtaining H-1B Work Visas in 2004. The H-1B Work Visa has an annual cap of 65,000. This quota applies to citizens of all countries in the world, while the E-3 Visa is available only to Australians. If you are an Australian citizen, the E-3 Visa can be easier to obtain than the H-1B Work Visa. E-3 Work Visas are temporary visas, meaning that when the visa expires, the individual has to leave the United States. E-3 Work Visas are usually issued for 2 years. However, E-3 Visas may be renewed indefinitely, in two-year extensions.

Other Work Visas:

• H-1B Work Visa is available to college-educated professionals
• H-2B Work Visa is available to temporary workers on non-agricultural jobs
• TN NAFTA Work Visas are available exclusively to Canadian and Mexican citizens

 

F-1 Student Visa
The United States welcomes foreign students to American language schools, high schools, universities and other institutions of higher education. Thousands of learning institutions are approved by the USCIS to accept foreign students as full time students. It is possible to change schools and universities while being on an F-1 Visa without leaving the country.

F-1 Student Visa Eligibility Requirements: An applicant for a US student visa must come to the United States to pursue an academic program in an institution recognized by the United States government. The foreign citizen must have a valid educational purpose for coming to the United States and be a full time student. It is not possible to be a part-time student on an F-1 Visa. The student can stay in the United States for as long as he/she is enrolled in school. The F-1 student visa is normally issued at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the student’s home country. The The F-1 Student Visa Application Guide is comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand. It contains everything one needs in order to successfully apply for a F-1 Student visa.

Traveling on F-1 Student Visa:

• Foreign students may enter the United States multiple times if they hold a valid F-1 Student Visa.
• It is important that the F-1 Student Visa holders have all the necessary documents and signed authorizations to avoid any problems at the U.S. port of entry.
• The passport must also be valid for a certain amount of time in order to be granted entry.
• F-1 Visa holders can also travel freely within the within the United States.
   

Working on F-1 Student Visa:

• Students may work on campus as long as they are enrolled in school.
• Students may apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to gain work experience in their field of study while being a full time student.
• Students may take advantage of Optional Practical Training (OPT) once the degree is completed as a full time employee.
• Many students obtaining a bachelor or master's degree in the United States go on to be sponsored by their employer for an H-1B Work Visa.

H-1B Work Visa
The H-1B Visa enables professionals in "Specialty Occupations" to make a valuable contribution to the American economy.  A maximum of 65,000 H-1B Visas are issued every year.  The H-1B Visa is issued for up to three years but may be extended.  This provides a maximum stay of six years. The H1-B Visa holder can apply for a Green Card if a company wants to sponsor his or her application.

H-1B Work Visa Eligibility Requirements: The H-1B Non-Immigrant Work Visa may be issued to applicants seeking temporary work in a "Specialty Occupation" which requires the skills of a professional. "Specialty Occupations" include: accounting, computer analysts, programmers, database administrators, web designers, engineers, financial analysts, doctors, nurses, scientists, architects and lawyers. The petitions are submitted by employers based on their need for the non-US.-resident employee. H1-B Visa holders must posses a minimum of a bachelor's degree. However,  requisite experience can substitute for education, depending on the individual case. The H-1B Work Visa Application Guide is comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand. It contains everything one needs in order to successfully apply for a H-1B Visa.

Other Work Visas:

• If you do not have the required college education, you can apply for a H-2B Work Visa
• Australian citizens are eligible for E-3 Treaty Professional Visas
• There are two types of Work Visas available for Registered Nurses
• Canadian and Mexican citizens are also eligible for TN Work Visas

H-2B Work Visa
The H-2B Work Visa was created to allow people to come to the United States temporarily, mainly for non-agricultural jobs, in which the U.S. workers are in short supply. Up to 66,000 H-2B Visas are issued every year. This year's annual quota has not yet been reached. Prospects are good that H-2B Visas will remain available in future years.

H-2B Work Visa Eligibility Requirements: You qualify for an H-2B Work Visa if you are coming to the United States to accept a temporary or seasonal non-agricultural job from a U.S. employer. You may apply if you have the correct background, skills or natural abilities needed by the employer. H-2B Visas are targeted towards skilled and unskilled workers. The H-2B Work Visa for Skilled and Unskilled Workers Application Guide is comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand. It contains everything one needs in order to successfully apply for a H-2B Visa.

Other Work Visas:

• H-1B Work Visa is available to college-educated professionals
• Australian citizens are eligible for E-3 Treaty Professional Visas
• There are two types of Work Visas available for Registered Nurses
• TN NAFTA Work Visas are available exclusively to Canadian and Mexican citizens

H-3 Trainee Visa
The United States issues H-3 Temporary Trainee Visas to foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States for on-the-job training provided by an American company. H-3 Trainee Visa holders are allowed to work only for the company that is providing the training. Under this Trainee Visa, employment should only play a minor role in the program, as the main objective should be the training, not the actual work. H-3 Temporary Trainee Visas are usually issued for the duration of the training program (up to 2 years). Extensions may be granted, but within the 2-year limit. The H-3 Temporary Trainee Visa Application Guide is comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand. It contains everything one needs in order to successfully apply for a H-3 Trainee Visa.

H-3 Trainee Visa Eligibility Requirements and Restrictions: The following programs qualify for H-3 Temporary Trainee Visas: agriculture, technology, finance, communications, government, and almost any other field, except for medical training programs. There are other H-3 Trainee Visa restrictions, including that the training program must be not available in the applicant's home country and that the training will benefit the applicant in obtaining employment in the applicant's home country.

H-3 Trainee Visa Additional Information: There is no annual cap on the number of H-3 Temporary Trainee Visas that can be issued. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age of H-3 Visa holders are eligible for H-4 Visas. Dependents may remain in the United States, travel in and out of the country, but are not allowed to work on H-4 Visa status.

 

J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
The United States government issues J-1 Visas to individuals who take part in a wide range of exchange visitor programs sponsored by schools, businesses, and a variety of organizations and institutions. These programs are envisioned for business and industrial trainees, scholars, students, international visitors, teachers, research assistants, and those on cultural missions. In addition, there are several exchange visitor programs for young people, including summer employment programs, internship programs for university students and au-pair programs.

J-1 Exchange Visitor Eligibility Requirements: Individuals meet the criteria for a J1 Exchange Visitor Visa if they are coming to the United States as a student, scholar, trainee, teacher, professor, research assistant, medical graduate, or international visitor who are participating in a program of studies, training, research, or a cultural enrichment program that is specifically designed for such individuals by the United States Department of State, through its Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Application Guide is an informative and comprehensive guide to the J-1 Visa and contains everything an individual needs to know in order to successfully apply for this visa.

Activities covered by the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa programs include:

·       Au-pair and nanny

·       Summer camp counselors and staff

·       Post-graduate students

·       Government visitors

·       Medical students coming to the United States as residents or interns

·       Foreign scholars sponsored by universities as temporary faculty

·       Business and Industrial trainees

·       Activities that are part of an exchange program approved by the U.S. Department of State

K-1 Fiancée and Fiancé Visa
The K-1 Visa, also known as the K1 Fiancée Visa, may be used by United States citizens who wish to bring their prospective husbands or wives to the United States with the intention of getting married. Minor children of fiancées can also accompany them to the United States as they can be issued K-2 Visas. The U.S. citizen must file a petition with the USCIS on behalf of the foreign fiancé(e). After the petition is approved, the fiancé(e) can obtain a K-1 Fiancé Visa. The K-1 Visa is issued at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. The marriage must take place within 90 days of the fiancé(e) entering the United States. The   K-1 Fiancée and Fiancé Visa Application Guide  is an informative and comprehensive guide to the K-1 Visa and contains everything an individual needs to know in order to successfully apply.

Fiancée and Fiancé Definition: Individuals for whom English is not a native language can sometimes get confused with the terms "Fiancée" and "Fiancé". The K-1 Visa applies to both Fiancée and Fiancé of United States citizens.

• Fiancée: A woman to whom a man is engaged to be married.
• Fiancé: A man to whom a woman is engaged to be married.
  
  

K-1 Fiancée and Fiancé Visa Eligibility Requirements: Until the actual marriage takes place, the fiancé(e) is considered a non-immigrant. A non-immigrant is a foreign national seeking to temporarily enter the United States for a specific purpose. A fiancé(e) may not obtain an extension of the 90-day original non-immigrant admission. After the marriage takes place, the foreign national may apply for Green Card through Marriage to become a United States citizen.

 

L-1 Visa
Individuals who are employed outside the United States as executives, managers or in a position that requires specialized knowledge may qualify for an L-1 Intracompany Transfer Work Visa. If the applicant is already in the United States, a change of status might be possible. A change of status enables the individual to obtain L-1 status without leaving the country and having to apply for the L-1 Visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. The process of completing and submitting a request for an L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa can be both costly and confusing. The L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa Application Guide  makes the application process straight-forward and easy to understand. This is a user-friendly step-by-step guide to help you file your L1 Visa application as efficiently and quickly as possible.

The process of applying for a L-1 Transfer Work Visa is a 2-step process:

·       Step 1: The Petition

·       Step 2: The Application

L-1 Visa  Eligibility Requirements: The main requirement is that the applicant must be employed outside the United States and is being transferred to a United States branch, subsidiary, affiliate, or joint venture partner of the non-U.S. company. Other requirements may apply and it is recommended to review the information in the application manual before submitting the application.

L-1 Visa  Additional Information: There are no quota restrictions for L-1 Work Visas which can be issued quickly if the applicant meets all the requirements. Spouses and accompanying children of L-1 Visa holders are also allowed to come to the United States and may be issued L-2 Visas.

 

Registered Nurse Work Visa
The Registered Nurse Work Visa classification has changed several times in the last 20 years. The H-1A Visa classification was enabled through the Nursing Relief Act of 1989 but was later terminated on September 1, 1995. Then beginning in 1999, the United States experienced a shortage of nurses and created the H-1C Nurse Visa Classification.

The H-1C Nurse Work Visa program was authorized by the United States Congress through the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Area Act of 1999. However, the H-1C Visa classification expired on June 13, 2005.

There is currently no specific nurse visa available in the United States. However, there are two ways that foreign individuals wishing to work as registered nurses in the United States can apply:

• H-1B Work Visa for Skilled Workers
• TN NAFTA Work Visa (only available to Canadian and Mexican citizens)

H-1B Visa Eligibility Requirements: In order for the petitioning employer to hire a foreign RN (registered nurse), the registered nurse must qualify for a specialty occupation. Although general RNs will not typically be eligible for H-1B Visa status, certain specialized nursing occupations are likely to require a bachelor’s or higher degree as the minimum requirement for entry into that specialized field. Consequently, those positions have a great chance of satisfying the H-1B Visa requirements. Other requirements may be a state license to practice the occupation, completion of degree, experience and expertise.

TN Visa Eligibility Requirements: Registered nurses are also on the list of approved NAFTA professions. Note that a TN Visa is only available to citizens of Canada or Mexico, while the H-1B Visa classification is open for other nationals.

 

O-1 Work Visa
The O Visa classification consists of three visas: O-1, O-2 and O-3. The O-1 Visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities within science, arts, education, business, or athletics at the national or international level. Individuals with a record of extraordinary achievements within motion picture and/or television can also apply for the O-1 Visa as long as the work performed is in an area of extraordinary achievements. O-2 Visas are for supporting individuals of the O-1 Visa holder, and the relationship between the O-1 and O-2 Visa holder must have been long lasting. The spouse and unmarried children of O-1 Visa holders are entitled to O-3 Visas to come to the United States with the main O-1 Visa holder. The O-1 Work Visa for persons with Extraordinary Ability Application Guide  is an informative, comprehensive, and easy to understand guide to the O-1 Visa and contains everything an individual needs to know in order to successfully apply.

O-1 Work Visa Eligibility Requirements: The work performed must be temporary. The individual must possess skills that are extraordinary within the field of sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or within the motion picture or television industry fields. Examples of proof of extraordinary ability can be contracts, awards, nominations, prices, published material or similar documentation reflecting the nature of the individual’s achievement.

 

P Visa
The P Visa is a Non-Immigrant Visa allowing certain individuals to work temporarily in the United States. The P Visa consists of four classifications: P-1, P-2, P-3 and P-4. The P Visa classification covers foreign nationals that are internationally recognized athletes, artists or entertainers. The spouse and unmarried children of the P Visa holder may also accompany the P Visa holder to the United States during his or her duration of stay. The P-1 Visa may be issued to an individual or to a team/group. The P Visa allows for individuals that are part of a team or entertainment group to come to the United States and perform temporarily. Other classifications under the P Visa cover individuals who perform, teach or coach in culturally unique programs. The  P Visa for Athletes and Entertainers Application Guide  is an informative, comprehensive, and easy to understand guide to the P Visa and contains everything an individual needs to know in order to successfully apply.

P Visa Eligibility Requirements:

·       The P-1 Visa classification applies to individuals who compete at an internationally recognized level.

·       The P-2 Visa classification is for individuals who are entertainers or a part of a performance group that perform on a reciprocal exchange program with U.S. organizations. Necessary documentation includes formal reciprocal exchange agreements, descripttions of the exchange program, and evidence of qualifying skills.

·       The P-3 Visa applicant must be at least 18 years of age, be qualified to perform the work as specified on the petition, communicate effectively, and have not resided in the United States during the last year before arrival on a P-3 Visa.

R-1 Visa
The United States government issues visas to individuals who are members of legitimate religious organizations so they can live and work legally in the United States for a specific period of time. These visas are called R-1 Religious Worker Visas. R-1 Visas are made available to members of the clergy and also to key employees of religious organizations. The process of completing and submitting a request for an R-1 Visa can be both costly and confusing. However, the R-1 Religious Worker Visa Application Guide makes the application process easy to understand. This is a step-by-step guide to help you file your R-1 Visa application as efficiently and quickly as possible.

R-1 Visa Eligibility Requirements: R-1 Visas can be obtained if the applicant has been a member of a legitimate religious denomination for at least 2 years. R-2 Visas can be obtained for accompanying relatives of the main applicant (R-1 Visa holder). Other requirements may apply and it is recommended to review the information in the application manual before applying.

 

TN NAFTA Work Visa
TN NAFTA Work Visas are temporary work visas available only to citizens of Mexico and Canada. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a citizen of a NAFTA country may work in a professional occupation in another NAFTA country, as long as the applicant meets certain requirements. The TN NAFTA Work Visa Application Guide is an informative and comprehensive guide to the TN NAFTA Visa and contains all one needs to know in order to successfully apply.


The spouse and unmarried minor children of the principal applicant are entitled to the derivative status (called TD Visa), but they are unable to accept employment in the United States.

Other Work Visas:

• H-1B Work Visa is available for college-educated professionals
• H-2B Work Visa is available for temporary workers on non-agricultural jobs
• The E-3 Work Visa is a new visa category available only to Australian citizens

TN NAFTA Work Visa Eligibility Requirements:

1. Visas are only available to citizens of Mexico and Canada
2. The profession is on the NAFTA list (professions are listed in the application package)
3. The applicant meets the specific criteria for that profession
4. The prospective position requires someone in that professional capacity
5. The applicant is going to work for a U.S. employer 

US Work Visa
Do you want to work in the United States but don’t know what visa you need? The work visa criteria can be confusing and there are many different visas available depending on the type of job. However, individuals that wish to work in the United States must first apply and be approved for a work visa. Work visas are non-immigrant visas, which mean that that they are only valid for a certain amount of time. However, most work visas can easily be renewed. Many US employers act as sponsors for their foreign employees so they can obtain a Green Card. Getting a US work visa does not automatically lead to a Green Card or US citizenship.

Work Visa Eligibility Requirements: Each work visa has different qualify criteria which the applicant needs to meet. For example, an H-1B visa requires the applicant to work in a specialty occupation and have higher education, while the H-2B visa is for seasonal jobs in which the US in short of demand. Most work visas have an annual quota. There are work visas available for a range of different jobs which are described in the US Work Visa Application Guide.

Work Visa Additional Information: Working in the United States gives the visa holder the right to get a US driver license, state ID, bank account, credit card, house, etc. The worker can travel in and out of the United States with a valid visa. The spouse and children of the principal applicant can also be granted a visa. However, they are not allowed to work. The visa holders will always keep their original passport. A US passport can only be obtained by naturalized citizens.

 

Visa Waiver Program
The Visa Waiver Program enables citizens of 35 countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. The program was established in 1986 with the objective of promoting better relations between the United States and its allies, eliminating unnecessary barriers to travel, stimulating the tourism industry, and permitting the Department of State to focus consular resources in other areas. Visa Waiver eligible travelers may continue to apply for a United States Visa if they prefer, but it is not required for stays up to 90 days. Under the Visa Waiver Program there are passport requirements and eligibility requirements that must both be fulfilled. Since January 12, 2009 the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) has been a new pre-departure requirement for all visa waiver travelers. ESTA is not a visa but an authorization to travel to the United States and ask for admission to enter. An approved travel authorization (ESTA) does not guaranty entry. The Visa Waiver Program Information Guide offers a comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand guide so that you can successfully travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.

 

Visa Waiver Program Eligibility Requirements: Not all citizens of Visa Waiver countries are eligible to enter the United States Visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program. Some applicants might be required to apply for a B-1 Business Visa or a B-2 Tourist Visa in order to visit the United States. Additional information can be found in the Visa Waiver information guide.