Non-immigrant Visas for Visitors to the U.S.

Non-immigrant visas are issued to overseas visitors who are visiting the United States on a temporary basis. Non-immigrant visas come in a variety of forms, including visas for athletes, business visits, diplomats and foreign officials, foreign military personnel, journalists, students, victims of human trafficking, and so on. The website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs has a thorough list of all sorts of non-immigrant visas.

The three most prevalent forms of nonimmigrant visas are as follows.

Work Visas for Non-Immigrants

Foreign nationals who intend to work temporarily in the United States must apply for a B-1 Business Visitor Visa. These visas enable foreign people to work in the United States for a certain time. The B-1 is designed for short-term events such as conventions, conferences, and negotiations. To get a B-1 Business Visitor Visa, you must have a direct employer from the United States.

Student Visas for Non-Immigrants

Foreign nationals who intend to study in the United States must apply for an F-1 or M-1 Student Visa. These visas enable foreign people to study in the United States for a certain time. F-1 visitors are non-immigrants with academic or language student status. M-1 visitors are those seeking vocational education. When applying for a student visa in the United States, be prepared to produce transcripts and diplomas from prior universities. You must also provide proof of financial assistance throughout your stay. Interviews are necessary for persons between the ages of 14 and 79. You will most likely not be needed to have an interview if you are 13 or younger or 80 or older.

Tourist Visas for Non-Immigrants

Foreign people who intend to visit the United States for tourism must apply for a B-2 Tourist Visa. The majority of foreign nationals are qualified for this kind of visa. Visitors visas are not necessary for nationals of Visa Waiver Program nations who intend to remain in the United States for fewer than 90 days. A visa is necessary for stays of more than 90 days, and the visitor may request to modify his or her status to another nonimmigrant visa or to amend his or her status to become a permanent resident, commonly known as a Green Card.