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Immigration Visas A to Z

Non-Immigrant Visas A to Z

I. Bona fide representatives of the foreign press coming to the U.S. to work solely in that capacity and their immediate family members.

J-1. Exchange visitors coming to the U.S. to study, work or train as part of an exchange program officially recognized by the United States Information Agency.

J-2. Immediate family members of J- I visa holders. Generally, spouse and dependant children will also be issued a J-2 visa to allow them to live and work in the U.S. with the principal J-1 holder.

K-1. Fiancés of U.S. citizens coming to the U.S. for the purpose of getting married. Must actually marry within 90 days or return to the foreign country. Dependants are generally issued K-2 visas in order to accompany their parent to the U.S..

K-2. Minor, unmarried children of K- I visa holder.

L-1. Intracompany transferees who work in positions as managers, executives or persons with specialized knowledge. Depending upon the foreign nationals position, the visa may be issued for up to seven years. For newly established U.S. companies, only one year is initially given, with extensions available. Generally, spouse and dependant children will be issued an L-2 visa to allow them to travel and live in the U.S. with the L-1 holder. L-2 spouses are now allowed to work, and children can attend school.

L-2. Immediate family member,, of L- 1 visa holders.

M-1. Vocational or other nonacademic students, other than language students. Allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. in order to pursue a course of approved study at an approved vocational or non-academic institution. May remain in the U.S. for "duration of status", meaning the normal time it takes to complete the non-academic course of study chosen by the student, but normally no longer than 18 months. Generally, spouse and dependant children will also be issued an M-2 visa to allow them to travel and live in the U.S. with the principal M-1 holder. M-2 holders may not work, but may attend school.

M-2. Immediate families of M- 1 visa holders. M-2 holders may not work, but may attend school.

N. Children of certain special immigrants.

NATO-1, NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4 and NATO-5. Associates coming to the U.S. under applicable provisions of the NATO Treaty and their immediate family members.

NATO-6. Members of civilian components accompanying military forces on missions authorized by the NATO Treaty and their immediate family members.

NATO-7. Attendants, servants or personal employees of NATO- 1 through NATO-6 visas holders and their immediate family members.

O-1. Persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.

0-2. Essential support staff of 0- I visa holders.

0-3. Immediate family members of 0- I and 0-2 visa holders.

P-1. Internationally recognized athletes and entertainers and their essential support staff.

P-2. Entertainers coming to perform in the U.S. through a government recognized exchange program.

P-3. Artists and entertainers coming to the U.S. in a group for the purpose of presenting culturally unique performances.

P-4. Immediate family members of P- 1, P-2 and P-3 visa holders.

Q-1. Exchange visitors coming to the U.S. to participate in 'international cultural exchange programs.

Q-2. Immediate family members of Q- 1 visa holders.

R-1. Ministers and other workers of recognized religions.

R-2. Immediate family members of R- 1 visa holders.

S-1. People coming to the U.S. to supply critical information to federal or state authorities where it has been determined that their presence in the U.S. is essential to the success of a criminal investigation or prosecution.

S-2. People coming to the U.S. to provide critical information to federal authorities or a court, who will be in danger as a result of providing such information, and are eligible to receive a reward for the information.

S-3. Immediate family members of S-1 or S-2 visa holders

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