If you wish to enter the U.S. on a temporary basis, finding the proper visa for your unique situation can be difficult. There are a variety of options you may be eligible for and it is important to ask which visa is right for you.
Contact our office to learn more about your options and choose the most applicable visa for your unique circumstances.
Visitor Visa (B-1/B-2)
Short-term visitors to the U.S. can obtain visas in their home countries to come for an initial period of up to six monthswith the option of applying for a one time 6-month renewal for a maximum of 1 year. B-1/B-2 visas are for a short duration and must not involve local employment.
• B-1 Visa:Visitors for business who may come temporarily to engage in business activities such as negotiations, board meetings, obtaining customer orders, and incorporating a new business.
• B-2 Visa: Visitors for pleasure who may come temporarily for tourism, rest, relaxation, medical treatments, and other purposes.
• Visa Waiver: Nationals of certain countries may also be eligible for a visa waiver to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days without the need to obtain a visa at the U.S. Consulate before seeking entry to the United States.
Transit Visa (C)
The C Visa is available to persons in immediate and continuous transit through the U.S. (example, crewmen joining a ship or individuals traveling through the United States to get to their destination in another country)
Crewmen’s Visa (D)
Available to a crewman (a person serving in any capacity required for operating and/or service on board a vessel), crewman trainees, and employees of owners or concessionaires (example, a beautician on a ship).
Student Visas (F-1)
Allows an individual to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program.
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