A variety of nonimmigrant work visas are available to foreign nationals who wish
to come to the United States on a temporary basis to work. Some are listed here.
| Visa Code |
Description |
Comments |
| CW1 |
Transitional Workers for CNMI only |
Individuals coming to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
on a temporary basis to work as nonimmigrant workers, where they
would not be eligible for other forms of temporary worker visa.
|
| E-1 |
Treaty Traders |
Citizens of countries, which maintain commerce or navigation treaties
with the United States, coming here to engage in qualified trade.
|
| E-2 |
Treaty Investors |
Citizens of countries, which maintain commerce or navigation treaties
with the United States, coming here to participate in operation of a business
in which they have a substantial investment.
|
| E-3 |
Australian Specialty Workers |
Certain Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia.
|
| J-1 |
Exchange Visitor |
Individuals coming to the United States on a temporary basis to participate in a variety
of capacities, some of which would allow for employment.
|
| J-2 |
Spouses and Minor Children of J-1 Holders |
Spouses and minor children (unmarried and under 21) of J-1 visa holders.
|
| H-1B |
Temporary Specialty Professionals |
Qualified professionals coming to the United States on a temporary
basis to work in specialty occupations.
|
| H-1B1 |
Temporary Specialty Professionals from Chile & Singapore |
Qualified professionals from Chile or Singapore coming to the United States on a temporary
basis to work in specialty occupations.
|
| H-1B2 |
U.S. Department of Defense Researcher and Development Project Worker |
Qualified individuals engaged in cooperative research and development
projects with the U.S. Department of Defense
|
| H-1B3 |
Fashion Model |
Reserved for fashion models of prominence
having “distinguished merit and ability”
|
| H-1C |
Registered Nurse |
No longer available. Expired on December 20, 2009.
|
| H-2A |
Agricultural Workers |
Temporary or seasonal work. Only nationals of certain countries designated
by the Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security are eligible for this visa.
|
| H-2B |
Non-Agricultural Workers |
Temporary workers for one time occurrence, seasonal need, peak load need, or
intermittent need. Requires Temporary Labor Certification
|
| H3 |
Nonimmigrant Trainee |
Providing training for an alien who ultimately will utilize his
or her training outside of the United States. The training must not be available in the alien's homeland.
|
| I |
Representatives of Foreign Media |
The alien must be coming to the United States solely to represent a foreign media company
with offices overseas. Spouse and minor children of the visa holder may accompany,
or follow-to-join, them. They may not work here, but may study without obtaining a student visa.
|
| L-1A |
Intra-company Transferee Executive or Manager |
|
| L-1B |
Intra-company Transferee with Specialized Knowledge |
|
| L-2 |
Spouses and Minor Children of L Visa Holders |
Spouses and minor children (unmarried and under 21) of L-1A & L-1B visa holders.
|
O-1A &
O-1B |
Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in the Sciences, Education,
Business, or Athletics (O-1A) or in the Arts, Motion Picture or
Television Industry (O-1B)
|
Individuals, who “demonstrate extraordinary ability by sustained national
or international acclaim" and who are coming to the United
States to "continue work in the area of extraordinary ability.”
|
| O-2 |
Assistants to O-1 Visa Holders |
Individuals coming to the United States to assist in O-1 visa holder performance.
|
| O-3 |
Spouses and Minor Children of O Visa Holders |
Spouses and minor children (unmarried and under 21) of O-1 & O-2 visa holders.
|
| P-1A |
Internationally Recognized Athlete |
Internationally recognized athletes or athletic team members coming to the
United States temporarily to participate in an athletic event.
|
| P-1B |
Member of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group |
Members of internationally recognized entertainment group coming to the
United States for a performance or competition.
|
| P-2 |
Performer or Group Performing under Reciprocal Exchange Program |
Members of internationally recognized entertainment group coming to the United
States for a performance or competition.
|
| P-3 |
Artist or Entertainer Part of a Culturally Unique Program |
Artists who are coming to the United States on a temporary basis to perform,
teach, or coach under a culturally unique program.
|
| P-4 |
Spouses and Minor Children of P Visa Holders |
Spouses and minor children (unmarried and under 21) of P-1, P-2, & P-3 visa holders.
|
| Q |
Cultural Exchange |
Individuals coming to the United States on a temporary basis to participate in international
cultural exchange program. The petition must be filed by employers who
administer cultural exchange programs.
|
| R-1 |
Temporary Religious Workers |
Individuals coming to the United States on a temporary basis to work as ministers or in other religious capacity.
|
| R-2 |
Spouses and Minor Children of R Visa Holders |
Spouses and minor children (unmarried and under 21) of R-1 visa holders.
|
| TN |
NAFTA Professionals |
NAFTA Professionals coming to the United States on a temporary basis to work in qualified positions.
|
| TD |
Spouses and Minor Children of TN Visa Holders |
Spouses and minor children (unmarried and under 21) of NAFTA Professionals.
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