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 Cultural Exchange Events P Visa
Exchange Programs J-1
Extraordinary ability O Visa
Flance (e) Visa K-1
Intercompany Transfer L-1
Nurse & Physical Therapist G.C.
Religious Workers R Visa
Speciality Profession H-1B
USA Student Visa
Treaty Traders E-1 & E-2
V Visa
Visitor Visa B-1 & B-2
Classifications of Visas
Descriptions of Visas
Duration and Extensions
A-1, A-2 & A-3
Diplomatic - foreign government or employee, family & servants. Duration of Status
B-1
Temporary visitor for Business. As determined by the INS officer at the Port of Entry. Extensions may be granted by INS up to six months.
B-2
Temporary visitor for pleasure. Maximum allowable is 6 months, but generally 30 days are granted. Extensions may be authorized by INS.
C-1
Alien in transit. Maximum 29 days. No extension.
D
Crewmen of vessels or air-crafts. Maximum 29 days. No extension.
E-1 (not available to Indian Nationals)
Treaty Trader, spouse and children 1 year intervals
E-2 (not available to Indian Nationals)
Treaty Investor, spouse and children. 1 year intervals.
F-I
Students. Duration of study.
F-2
Spouse and child/ren of a student. Same as F-I.
G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 & G-5
Recognised foreign member of government. Employees of recognized international organization, their immediate families and personal staff Duration of status.
H-IB *+
Alien in speciality Occupation (profession). Three years with possible extension up to 6 years.
H-2A&B *
Temporary worker performing services unavailable in the US. Intervals of one year as maximum with extension possible.
H-3 *
Temporary trainee maximum 18 months. One year extension.
I
Representative of foreign press media, (spouse, children). Duration of stay. One year intervals.
J-1
Exchange Visitors, including medical exchange programme. Duration of the exchange programme.
K-1 *+
Alien fiancee or fiance of US citizen (Petetition valid for 4 months). 90 days to get married. No extensions.
K-2 *+
Accompanying or following - to - join child/ren of K-1 Visa. Same as K-1.
K-3 *+
Spouse of US citizen waiting over 3 years. Until immigrant visa is obtained.
K-4 *+
Children of US citizen waiting over 3 years. Until immigrant visa is obtained.
L-1 *+
Intra-company transferee for companies existing for more than 1 year. Maximum 7 years for managers and executives. One year for new companies. 3 years.
L-2 *+
Spouse and children of intra-company transferee. Same as L-1.
M-1
Vocational / Non-academic student excluding language students. Duration of Study.
M-2
Spouse / children. Same as M-1.
N
Certain relatives of international 1 year organisation staff who have been granted immigration status.  
O-1 *+
Aliens with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or Athletics. Duration of service.
O-2 *+
Aliens accompanying to assist O-1 visa holder in performing his duties. Same as O-1.
O-3 *+
Spouse and children of O-1 or O-2 holder. Same as O-1 & O-2.
P-1 *+
Internationally recognised athleteor Entertainer. Duration of service.
P-2 *+
Artist or entertainer in a reciprocal exchange programme. Duration of programme.
P-3 *+
Artist or entertainer in a culturally unique programme. Duration of programme.
P-4 *+
Spouse and minor children of P-1, P-2, P-3. Same as P-1, P-2, P-3.
Q-1
Participant in international cultural exchange programme. Up to 15 months.
Q-2
Spouse and minor children of Q-1. Up to 15 months.
R-1
Alien in religious occupation. Duration of service. Not to exceed 5 years.
R-2
Spouse and minor children of R-1. Same as R-1.
S-1
Persons having information critical to US Government of individual/s in a criminal organization. Limited to 100 visas a year. Can become Green card holder in certain cases.
S-2
Persons having critical information to US Government who may be in danger for sharing this information, also includes spouse and children. Limited to 25 visas a year.
T
Protect woman, children and men who are victims of human trafficking. 3 years.
V-1 *+
Spouse of US Green Card holder waiting for atleast 3 years. Until IV status is acquired in the US.
V-2 *+
Children of US Green card Holder waiting for atleast 3 years. Until IV status is acquired in the US.
Note : *

 A petition must be filed with INS in the US and approved before the visa can be granted.  
The applicant does not have to prove that he/she has no intention to live permanently in the US.
Types of Visas
Nonimmigrant Visas
Nonimmigrant visas are for people with permanent residence outside the U.S. but who wish to go to the U.S. on a temporary basis – for tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, or study.
U.S. law requires that people who apply for nonimmigrant visas provide evidence that they don’t intend to immigrate to the United States. It’s up to consular officers at U.S. embassies and consulates to determine eligibility on an individual basis on the merits of each case.
Providing requested documents do not guarantee that you will receive a visa. There is no entitlement to a visa.
And, because each person’s personal situation is different, people applying for the same visa may be asked different questions and be required to submit different documents. Under U.S. law, the authority to issue or refuse visas is vested solely in consular offices abroad. Consular officers have the authority to decide whether the evidence submitted in support of an application is sufficient to establish an applicant's eligibility for a visa. Consular officers may request additional information or documentation depending on their assessment of each person’s situation.
Nonimmigrant visas are for international travelers, (citizens of other countries), coming to the U.S. temporarily. This visa allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security immigration inspector to enter the U.S. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States.
International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. The Consular Officer at your embassy or consulate will decide what kind of visa you need, when you apply.
Advance planning can smooth the visa application process for you.
Apply for your Visa well in advance of your travel! Important steps to remember:
Review your visa status, and find out if you need a U.S. visa or a renewal.
Contact the Embassy Consular Section, to learn about timeframes for visa interviews and other issues, such as how to pay fees. Waiting time for an interview appointment is usually a few weeks or less, but it can be considerably longer.
Plan on an interview at the embassy or consulate, necessary by most visa applicants. As part of the visa interview, a quick fingerprint scan should be expected. Applicants who need additional screening are informed during the application process.
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