Non-Immigrant Visas

Non-immigrant visas are temporary visas for the purpose of business, work or tourism. If you are planning to travel to the United States for a temporary stay, you may need a visa. The chart below lists all the non-immigrant visas, descriptions and any required documents/applications.

Visa Name	Description	Permission from government department	DS-160, Online Visa Electronic Application	I-94, Arrival and Departure Record	Visa interview	Other documents
A	Diplomats and foreign government officials	(NA)				You will need a diplomatic note and Form DS-1648, Application for A, G and NATO Visa.
A-2, NATO1-6	Foreign military stationed in the U.S.	(NA)	(NA)		(NA)	If no Personal Identification Number (PID), then submit military orders and a letter from the U.S. military command describing the applicant's assignment in the U.S. You will also need to file Form DS-1648, Application for A, G and NATO Visa.
B-1	Athletes, amateur & professional	(NA)		(NA)		You may also be required to submit evidence of: The purpose of your trip; Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
B-1	Business Visitors	(NA)		(NA)		You may also be required to submit evidence of: The purpose of your trip; Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
B-1	Domestic employees or nanny (must be accompanying a foreign-national employer)	(NA)		(NA)		You will be required to obtain employment authorization. You may also be required to submit evidence of: The purpose of your trip; Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
B-2	Visiting for medical treatment	(NA)		(NA)		The following are required: Medical diagnosis from physician in home country; Letter from physician or medical facility in the U.S. stating they are willing and able to treat you and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment; and Proof funds for transportation, medical and living expenses incurred while in the U.S.
B-2	Visiting for tourism, vacation or pleasure	(NA)		(NA)		You may also be required to submit evidence of: The purpose of your trip; Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
BCC	Border Crossing Card	(NA)	(NA)	(NA)	(NA)	You must have a valid Mexican passport and meet the requirements for a B1/B2 visa.
C	Transiting the U.S.	(NA)		(NA)		May require an additional visa
D	Crewmembers	(NA)		(NA)		You may also be required to submit evidence of: The purpose of your trip; Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
E	Treaty traders and treaty investors	(NA)		(NA)		Form DS-156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor Application
E-3	Australian professional specialty	Department of Labor. The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing a petition with USCIS. DOL		(NA)
F	Academic student	Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You must be enrolled in a program in SEVIS. SEVIS		(NA)		Form 1-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status for Academic and Language Students. You may also be required to submit evidence of: The purpose of your trip; Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
G1-G5, NATO	Employees of international organizations and NATO	(NA)		X		You will need a diplomatic note and Form DS-1648, Application for A, G and NATO Visa.
H-1B	Physician	(NA)		(NA)		Evidence of ties abroad, such as: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
H-1B	Specialty occupations in fields requiring highly specialized knowledge	Department of Labor. The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing a petition with USCIS. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) DOL then USCIS		(NA)		Receipt number from approved I-129 Petition and evidence of ties abroad, such as: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
H-1B1 –Chile	Free trade agreement work visa – Chile	Department of Labor. The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing a petition with USCIS. DOL		(NA)		Evidence of ties abroad, such as: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
H-1B1 –Singapore	Free trade agreement work visa – Singapore	Department of Labor. The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing a petition with USCIS. DOL		(NA)		Evidence of ties abroad, such as: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
H-2A	Temporary agricultural workers	Department of Labor. The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing a petition with USCIS. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) DOL then USCIS		(NA)		Receipt number from approved I-129 Petition and evidence of ties abroad, such as: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
H-2B	Temporary workers performing other services or labor of a temporary or seasonal nature	Department of Labor. The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing a petition with USCIS. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) DOL then USCIS		(NA)		Receipt number from approved I-129 Petition and evidence of ties abroad, such as: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
H-3	Training in a program not primarily for employment	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)		Receipt number from approved I-129 Petition and evidence of ties abroad, such as: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
I	Media, journalists	(NA)		(NA)		You may also need to present a valid contract of employment or credential issued by a professional journalistic association.
J	Au pairs (exchange visitor)	Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You must be enrolled in a program in SEVIS. SEVIS		(NA)		Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status and Form
J	Exchange visitors	Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You must be enrolled in a program in SEVIS. SEVIS		(NA)		Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status and Form
J	Physician (exchange visitor)	Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You must be enrolled in a program in SEVIS. SEVIS		(NA)		Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status and Form
J	Professor, scholar, teacher (exchange visitor)	Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You must be enrolled in a program in SEVIS. SEVIS		(NA)		Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status and Form
L	Intra-company transferee	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)		If you are included in an L Petition, file Form 1-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition. Submit evidence of ties abroad, such A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon Your family relationships Your economic situation Your long term plans
M	Vocational student	Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You must be enrolled in a program in SEVIS. SEVIS		(NA)		Form 1-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students. You may also be required to submit evidence of: The purpose of your trip; Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
O	Foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)		Receipt number from approved I-129 Petition
P	Performing athletes, artists, entertainers	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)
Q	Inernational cultural exchange visitors	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)
R	Religious workers	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)		Receipt number from approved I-129 Petition
T	Victims of human trafficking	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)		Form I-797, Notice of Action, of approval of I-914, Supplement A
TD/ TN	Mexican and Canadian NAFTA Professional Workers	(NA)		(NA)		You must also submit: A contract or letter of employment in the U.S. to show you have a job offer Documentation proving that you meet the minimum education or work experience requirements
U	Victims of criminal activity	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.) USCIS		(NA)		Form I-797, Notice of Action, of approval of U petition

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