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U.S. VISA AND FORMS REFERENCE

U.S. Visas and Forms


If you know what type of Visa or Form you are interested in, just click on it
in the list below or use the VISA REFERENCE LIST in the left hand menu.

There are two broad categories of visas, Those that are filed at U.S. Consulates abroad that are administered by the U.S. State Department. Most, but not all of these visas are Non-Immigrant Visas for visiting the U.S. temporarily. Most Department of State Visa forms begin with "DS", for example, DS-156.

The other category are Immigrant Visas and forms filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). These forms are for those already living in status in the United States. We link directly to USCIS forms where indicated so you always get the latest versions of these forms.

This page was last updated 08/08/2011.

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Most Common Visas and Forms

As the title indicates, these are links to some of the most popular immigration forms and visas.

F-1 Visa Student
F-2 Visa Spouse or Child of Student
H-1B Visa Professional Worker Specialty Occupation
H-3 Visa Professional Trainee
I-130 Foreign Relative
I-140 Immigrant Work Visa
I-526 Investor Visa
J-1 Visa Foreign Exchange 
K-1 Fiance (E) Visa
M-1 Visa Vocational School Study 


Work Visas

This section links to descriptions and requirements of each category of temporary (Non-immigrant) work visa. These include artists, researchers, cultural exchange participants, information technology specialists, religious workers, investors, scientists, athletes, nurses, agricultural workers and others.

All foreign workers must obtain permission to work legally in the United States. Each employment category for admission has different requirements, conditions and authorized periods of stay. It is important that you adhere to the terms of your application or petition for admission and visa. Any violation can result in removal or denial of re-entry into the United States.

B-1 Visa Visitor For Business 
E-1 Visa Treaty Trader
E-2 Visa Treaty Trader
ETA 750 A & B Labor Certification
H-1B Visa Professional Worker Specialty Occupation
H-2A Visa Seasonal or Temporary Agricultural Worker
H-2B Visa Temporary Non Agricultural Worker
H-3 Visa Professional Trainee
J-1 Visa Foreign Exchange
L-1A Visa International Manager/Executive
L-1B Visa International Employee With Special Knowledge
O-1 Visa Extraordinary Worker
O-2 Visa Support Staff of O-1 
P-1 Visa Artist, Entertainer, Athlete
P-2 Visa Artist, Entertainer Exchange Program
P-3 Visa Unique or Traditional Entertainer
Q-1 Visa International Cultural Exchange
R-1 Visa Religious Worker
TN Visa Canadian or Mexican Professional
Visa Waiver


Student Visas

This section links to complete descriptions and requirements for all three types of student visas (academic students, vocational students, and the foreign exchange program). Before applying for a visa, all student and exchange visitor applicants are required to be accepted and approved for their program. When accepted, educational institutions and program sponsors will provide each applicant the necessary approval documentation, to be submitted when applying for a visa.

F-1 Visa Student
J-1 Visa Foreign Exchange
M-1 Visa Vocational School Study



Citizenship

As a permanent resident, you have most of the rights of U.S. citizens. However, there are many important reasons to consider U.S. citizenship. Citizenship offers new rights and privileges, but comes with equally important responsibilities. As a citizen you can:

  • Vote. Only citizens can vote in federal elections. Most states also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, to U.S. citizens.
  • Serve on a jury. Only U.S. citizens can serve on a federal jury. Most states also restrict jury service to U.S. citizens. Serving on a jury is an important responsibility for U.S. citizens.
  • Travel with a U.S. passport. A U.S. passport enables you to get assistance from the U.S. government when overseas, if necessary.
  • Bring family members to the U.S. U.S. citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country.
  • Obtain citizenship for children under 18 years of age. In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
  • Apply for federal jobs. Certain jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship.
    Become an elected official.
  • Run for office. Only citizens can run for federal office (U.S. Senate or House of Representatives) and for most state and local offices.
  • Keep your residency. A U.S. citizen’s right to remain in the United States cannot be taken away.
  • Become eligible for federal grants and scholarships. Many financial aid grants, including college scholarships and funds given by the government for specific purposes, are available only to U.S. citizens.
  • Obtain government benefits. Some government benefits are available only to U.S. citizens.

N-400 Form Application for Naturalization (USCIS)
N-565 Form Replacement of Citizenship Document (USCIS)
N-600 Form Application for Certification of Citizenship (USCIS)


Family Visas

This section links to individual pages with complete descriptions and requirements for each specific type of visa. Most are for dependents or spouses of those with non-immigrant (temporary) visas. Your status determines which relatives (or future relatives) may be eligible to receive immigration benefits.

In order to help a family member immigrate, you must be a: U.S. citizen, green card holder (permanent resident), refugee admitted as a refugee within the past 2 years or asylee granted asylum within the past 2 years, or a member of the U.S. military.

F-2 Visa Spouse or Child of Student
H-4 Visa Dependents of H-1, H-2, H-3 
J-2 Visa Dependents of J-1 
K-1 Fiance (E) Visa
L-2 Visa Dependents of L-1 
M-2 Visa Dependents of M-1
N-1 Visa Parent of Special Immigrant
N-2 Visa Child of Special Immigrant
O-3 Visa Dependents of O-1, O-2
P-4 Visa Dependents of P-1, P-2, P-3
R-2 Visa Dependents of R-1
I-485 Form Adjustment of Status Form (USCIS)
TD Visa Dependent of TN Visa


Visitor Visas and Forms

A visitor visa is a type of non-immigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism or medical treatment (B-2). International travelers with visitor visas comprise a large portion of temporary visitor travel to the United States every year.

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The visa allows a foreign citizen, to travel to the United States port-of entry and request permission of the U.S. immigration inspector to enter the U.S.

The "visitor" visa is a non-immigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1), for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2), or combination of both (B-1/B-2) purposes.

Travelers coming to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less from qualified countries may be eligible to visit the U.S. without a visa if they meet the visa waiver program requirements.

B-1 Visa Visitor For Business
B-2 Visa Visitor For Pleasure
H-2B Visa Temporary Non Agricultural Worker
J-1 Visa Foreign Exchange
I-539 Form Application To Extend/Change Non-immigrant Status (USCIS)
I-824 Form Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition (USCIS)



Other Visas and Forms

A-1 Visa Ambassador, Diplomat or Minister 
A-2 Visa Other Foreign Official
A-3 Visa Support Staff of A-1 or A-2
B-2 Visa Visitor For Pleasure

ETA 750 A & B Labor Certification

G-1 Visa Principal Representative International Organization
G-2 Visa Representative to International Organization
G-3 Visa Representative Non Member Government
G-4 Visa International Organization Officer/Employee
G-5 Visa Support Staff of G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4

I Visa Foreign Media

I-131 Form Permission To Travel (USCIS)
I-360 Special Immigrant
I-485 Form Adjustment of Status (USCIS)
I-751 Form Removal of Conditional Residence (USCIS)
I-765 FormEmployment Authorization (USCIS)
I-824 Form Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition (USCIS)

TN Visa Canadian or Mexican Professional
TD Visa Dependent of TN Visa

Refugee or Asylum
Visa Waiver


   
 

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