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B-2
Tourist Visa: to visit the
US for leisure or tourism are normally eligible
to receive a B-2 visa. These visas are required
for citizens of countries that do not maintain
reciprocal visa waivers. B-2 Tourist Visa
permits you are visiting the U.S. temporarily
as a tourist or for medical treatment. However,
if holding a B-2 visa, no business-related
activities should be involved. It is forbidden
to receive any salary or payment in cash
while in the US.
F-1/M-1
Student Visa: to reside within
the US for a full time academic program.
After graduation, the student can apply
for a practical training program with can
last up to 12 months. The purpose of a student
visa is to attend a full course of study
at colleges, universities, conservatories,
or academic high schools in the US.
B-1
Business Visa: to travel to
the US for business purposes such as buying
goods,attempting seminars or performing
other temporary works for an employer located
outside of United States. The B-1 Business
Visa is used for business purposes such
as buying goods, attempting seminars, and
performing other temporary works for an
employer located outside of U.S. However,
one can not be self-employed or operate
their own company. The visit should only
be temporary.
K-1
Fiancé Visa: to come
to the US for a maximum of 90 days. During
which time, you must get
married. Strict qualification apply to the
K-1 Fiancé Visa. Both parties must
be single, over the legal age, and have
an intend to get married. The couple must
be together for over two years. Any children
under the age of 21 may also qualify for
K-1 visa as accompany relatives. They, too,
will be able to apply for green cards afterwards.
TN
Work Visa (Canadian and Mexican only):
to live in the US to perform an occupation.
A citizen of a NAFTA (North American Free
Trade Agreement) country may work in a professional
occupation in another NAFTA country. If
you are a Canadian or Mexican, you can apply
for TN visa instead of H-1B. TN Visa is
an alternative H-1B visa for Canadian and
Mexican benefited under the North American
Free Trade Agreement. TN Visa is much easier
to obtain compared to all other types of
visas, and in some cases, you don't need
to apply for a visa at all to work in United
States
H-1B
Work Visa (professional worker in a specific
field): to live in the US to
perform an occupation. This occupation must
requiring highly specialized knowledge normally
acquired through a college education and
have your employer to file petitions. The
H-1B visa allows a foreign professional
in a specialty occupation to make a valuable
contribution to the American economy. The
H-1B visa is issued for up to three years
but can be extended only once. This provides
a maximum of six years of US residence.
The H1-B visa holder can apply for a green
card if a company sponsors their application.
H-2B
Work Visa (skilled or unskilled):
to live in the US to perform an occupation.
There must be no American willing or able
to take that position and you intend to
return to your homeland once the visa has
expired. The H-2B Work Visa can be filed
by someone who will fill a nonagricultural
position from a US employer. There must
be no qualified Americans willing and able
to take that position. That person must
intend to return to their homeland once
your visa is expired. You must achieve the
correct background, skills and natural abilities
needed by the employer.
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