Temporary visas are issued to individuals who meet certain requirements and whose intention is to come to the US for a temporary period of time.  While a few of these visa classifications such as H and L visas allow a person to come to US on a temporary visa while having a long term intention to immigrate, the rules for most “non-immigrant” visas require that the visa applicant have a residence abroad that they have no intention of abandoning, as well as an intent to return home.  This section defines and explains the various non-immigrant visa classifications.  If you would like the assistance of Thomas Bassett and Associates, PLC in obtaining a visa to enter the United States as a non-immigrant, please click here.

Visiting America
B-1/B-2 visas
The Visa Waiver Program
Visa exempt individuals
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Temporary Working Visas
E-1/E-2 (Treaty Traders)
H1B1 (Temporary Workers)
H2 Visas
L1 (Intra company Transferees)
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Worker Visas
P-1 Artists and Athletes
P-3 Artists and Entertainers
R-1 (Religious Workers)
TN NAFTA

K-1 Fiancée Visas

 

Studying in the USA

Educational and Cultural Exchanges
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas
Academic Training for Students in J-1 Status
Two Year Home Country Residency Requirement
Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Visa
P-2 Artist or Entertainer
Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program

Reentry into the USA by Non-immigrant Aliens Holding Expired Visas

Passport Validity