Foreign nationals looking to enter into the U.S will have to typically obtain visa. Nonimmigrant visas issued at United States embassies approve a stay for a limited period of time with a specific purpose. Each year there is a limit to some nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visa applicants should have the required qualification and some economic ability to support themselves when they are in the U.S.
- What is the difference between an immigrant visa and a nonimmigrant visa?
An immigrant visa permits you to work in the United States for as long as you wish. A non immigrant visa is for temporary visitors with the purpose of seeking medical attention, travel or business or study. Non immigrant visa holders are hired as temporary workers by only a few U.S employers.
- Duration of stay in the United States with the visa
When you enter the United States a small card called an I-94 card will be issued to you with a date as you enter the country. This date is the deadline by which you should leave the U.S, even if you still have a valid visa imprinted in your passport when that date arrives. Most visitor visas also allow multiple entries, but some visas only allow one visit.
- Nonimmigrant Visas for Education
Many individuals also look for educational options in the U.S. The academic students have to apply for F-1 visa to pursue a full course study at an established academic high school, university or language school.
- Tourist and Business Visitor Nonimmigrant Visas
Nonimmigrant visas are issued to tourists and business visitors. Often visitors are issued a multiple purpose business/tourist visas. Both B1 and B2 visa are valid for one year and neither B-1 nor B-2 visa holders may accept employment in the U.S.
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