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NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
WHAT TYPE OF VISA DO I NEED?
The following provides information on visa requirements for travelers to the United
States who wish to visit, work or study for a temporary period.
Visa Waiver Program. U.S. visa policy
permits citizens of certain countries, including Spain and Andorra, to travel to the U.S. without a visa
for less than 90 days for purposes of tourism or business. The
requirement for tourist / business
(B1/B2) visas may also be waived for nationals of certain countries that have an
agreement with the United States government. For more information, read the
section containing information for nationals of Bermuda, Canada and Mexico.
Find Your Visa Class
Applying for a work (H, L, O, P and Q) Visa
once a petition has been approved.
If a national of Bermuda, Canada, or Mexico
for additional information on traveling without
a visa.
Your visa and passport will be returned to you by
Courier Service (MRW). The Consular Section will
provide you with an envelope and you must pay when the envelope arrives.
YOUR PURPOSE OF TRAVEL TO THE U.S.:
Academics & Researchers: Researcher;
Medical Internship or Research; Professor/Lecturer/Speaker; Exchange Student.
Athletes, Artists & Entertainers: Persons
with Extraordinary Ability & Members of the Entertainment Professions.
Au Pairs: Au-Pairs; Nannies & Mother's
Helpers
Business:
Negotiating contracts, consulting with business associates, litigation; and
participating in scientific, educational, professional/ business conventions,
conferences or seminars and other legitimate activities of a commercial or
professional nature.
Crew Visas: Crewmembers of international
airlines and seaman employed in the normal operation and service of a vessel. For Example: Engineers,
First mates, etc… (Including Private Yachts).
Cultural Exchange: Participants in an
international cultural exchange program designed to provide practical training, employment and sharing
cultural exchanges.
Diplomats, Government Officials,
Employees of International Organizations and NATO
Domestic Employees: Personal or
domestic servants who are accompanying an employer in the United States.
Exchange Visitor: Taking up prearranged
employment, training or research in the United States under an officially approved program sponsored by an
educational or other nonprofit institution.
Fiancé(e): A fiancé(e) of a United States citizen
who will travel to marry and take up indefinite residence after marriage.
Holiday/Tourism: Holidaymakers or tourists,
visiting family or friends.
Media: Representatives of the foreign media
traveling on assignment.
Religious Worker
Student: A student wishing to attend a
university or other academic institution.
Temporary Work: Anyone traveling with
the intention of working there temporarily.
Temporary Work Visa (H): Required by
an employee who is coming to perform services in a prearranged professional job.
Temporary Work Visa (H-1C):
The H-1C visa category created for registered nurses seeking temporary employment in the U.S.
Intra-company Transferee Visa (L-1):
Employees of an international company who are being temporarily transferred to a
parent branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of the same company in the United
States.
Treaty Trader/Investor Visas (E -1 and
E-2): A national of a participating treaty country who plans to carry on substantial
trade or to develop and direct an enterprise in which the national has
invested.
Transit Visa: Travelers in transit through the
United States.
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