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US Immigration - Visas and permits
U.S. immigration laws are some of the strictest, and most complicated,
on the planet – especially in light of current events in the
U.S. You will also be referred to in all paperwork and documentation
concerning U.S. immigration as an ‘alien’ - a term that
seems to sum up nicely the indifference that many people report
having experienced when dealing with U.S. Immigration officials.
Yet the U.S. does however offer a large number of different categories
and visas under which visitors to their country can enter to live,
work, or just visit. Understanding which visa best applies to you
and your circumstances will ensure your application for entry into
the U.S. goes a lot smoother. |
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Immigrating to the USA
By
Dan Danilov
A practical, easy-to-understand book, written by an experienced immigration lawyer, gives you the information you need to ensure an easy and hassle-free entry into the country. Highly recommended
reading.
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The purpose of this article
is to concentrate on the visas and categories for those wishing
to holiday in the U.S., work in the U.S., and to some extent,
live in the U.S. This information on U.S. immigration is presented
to you as a guide only, and in all cases you should seek professional
assistance before departing for the U.S. to ensure you have the
right paperwork prepared beforehand.
Here we’ll go through some of the more
widely used, and accepted, visas below, but please understand
that this list is not exhaustive - and
click here if you're looking for information about the U.S. Green
Card Lottery. There are many specialist niche categories that
one may enter the U.S. under – seek professional assistance
if you are unsure.
Some of the main U.S. visa categories are:
Visitors:
B2 Visa – Tourist
B1 Visa – Business
Visa Waiver Program
K-1 Visa - Fiancée
Short-term or Temporary Employment:
H1-B
Temporary Professionals
L-1
Intra-Company Transfer
E-1
Treaty Trader
E-2 Trader
Investor
H2-A Temporary
Agricultural Worker
Study or Training:
F-1
Visa – Student
H-3
Visa – Trainee
J-1
Exchange
Permanent Residence Overview:
1st
Preference – Executives, Researchers
2nd Preference – Advanced Degree Workers
3rd Preference – Skilled workers |
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