Temporary Visas Frager Bush Law Firm

A Temporary Visa (also called a non-immigrant visa) allows foreigners to stay in the United States on a temporary basis. U.S. embassies or consulates abroad review visa applications and grant visas, as does the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is a bureau in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Foreign nationals and U.S. businesses must submit temporary visa petitions to the proper agency based on specific visa requirements. A variety of non-immigrant visas are available. Common visas include the following:

Temporary Visas for Business or Pleasure

Business B-1 Visitor Visa

Visitor for Pleasure B-2 Visa

Visa Waiver Program

Treaty Traders, Investors, and Employment-Based Alien Entrepreneurs

Student Visas

Student Visas and Employment

Temporary Workers

Specialty Workers H-1B Visa

Agricultural H-2A and Non-Agricultural H-2B Worker Visas

Exchange Visitors J Visas

J Visa Waiver

Fiancé(e) K-1 Visa

Spouse K-3 or Child K-4 of U.S. Citizen Visas

Religious Workers R-1 Visa

Intracompany Transferees L-1 Visas

Extraordinary Ability or Achievement O-1 Visa

Athletes, Artist and Entertainers P Visas

Athlete's P-1A Visa

Entertainment Group P-1B Visa

Exchange Group Performers P-2 Visa

Culturally Unique Artists or Entertainers P-3 Visa

The visa type specifies the activities in which the person may engage while staying in the United States, such as work, study, performance arts, etc. Generally one visa may apply to multiple visits over an indicated time period.

Citizenship Quest Systems of America CQSA