How To Determine Which U.S. Visa You Need
How To Determine Which U.S. Visa You Need? The immigration process to the United States can be complicated process. But Wizard Visa is here to help! The first step is determining what type of Visa you will need to enter the U.S., an Immigrant Visa is issued to a foreign national who intends to live and work permanently in the U.S. In general, a relative or employer sponsors the individual by filing an application.
So, as we said, foreign visitors need a visa to enter the United States of America, and there are two types of visas that are issued, which are Immigrant visas for people who wish to live and work permanently in the country and nonimmigrant visas for temporary stays and visits.
So, if one wants to live permanently in the United States then one needs to get an immigrant visa. To do so they should file a correct form and send it to the USCIS.
Some of the categories of the Immigrant US visa include:
Employer-sponsored:
Individuals who are eligible must either be special immigrants, skilled workers, individuals with advanced degrees, or priority workers.
Family-sponsored:
To work in the US through family-sponsored immigration, one must have a relative who is a US citizen. To obtain the visa, both the petitioner as well as the beneficiary needs to go through a multi-step process.
Immediate Relatives:
This category includes parents (if the petitioner is above 21 years of age), unmarried children (under 21 years of age) and spouses.
Special Immigrants:
Applicable for certain special immigrants.
Nonimmigrant US Visas:
If you intend to stay temporarily in the country must get a nonimmigrant visa. Some reasons to visit the country include business, tourism as well as medical treatments. The most common categories for temporary visas include:
• Fiancé of a U.S Citizen;
• Students;
• Diplomats and Government Official;
• Business, Tourist and Visitors;
• Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors;
• Media & Journalists;
• International Organizations & NATO;
• Temporary Workers Overview;
• Visa Renewals;
• Exchange Visitors;
• Religious Workers;
• Border Crossing Card – Mexican Travelers;
• Australian (E-3) in Specialty Occupation;
• Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Professional;
• Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Professional;
• Canadian and Mexican NAFTA Worker;
On the other hand, there many types of Visas, if you need help determining what type of Visa you are eligible for, contact us, we can help you in your immigration process!
What are the requirements for U.S. Visa?
If you are planning a visit to the U.S. for business or tourism, you might need to apply for a visitor or a transit visa in most of cases.
Verify if your country participates in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If you don’t see your country listed, you will need a nonimmigrant visa to visit the U.S.
In general, most business and tourism travelers use B-1 and B-2 visitor visas.
B-1 visa classification is for business travelers to consult with business associates, attend a conference, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract.
B-2 visa classification is for tourists on vacation and people coming for medical treatment, a social event, or participation in amateur contests for no pay.
Transit C visa classification is for foreign nationals traveling through the U.S. to another country and stopping briefly in the U.S. as part of their travel to the next foreign destination.
Transit C-1, D, and C-1/D visas are for crewmembers of sea vessels or international airlines traveling to the U.S.
The process of applying for a visa will vary depending on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you apply.
In general, you will need:
- To complete online Form DS-160, the nonimmigrant visa application form;
- Photo;
- Visa application fee;
- To schedule an interview;
International travelers planning to visit the U.S. for business or pleasure may be able to get a visa waiver. To get a visa waiver, you must be a citizen of one of the countries that participate in the U.S.’s Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
If you plan to visit the U.S. under the VWP, you must get an approved travel authorization before your trip. Authorization approvals are determined using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
We help you how to apply for different types of nonimmigrant visas for tourists, students, business travelers, and future spouses. Also, we can provide information about ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program, and how to get a job in the United States as a foreign worker.
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