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Visa Categories and Descriptions |
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Visa Categories and Descriptions |
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A-1 |
Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials |
Work authorized by foreign government only. |
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A-2 |
Dependents of Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials |
Some dependents are granted work authorization. |
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B-1 |
Visitors for Business |
Work authorization is not allowed. The visitor may receive only reimbursement for travel expenses and per diem. |
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B-2 |
Visitors for Pleasure |
Work authorization is not allowed. The visitor may not receive reimbursements for any expenses. |
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C-1 |
Transit visas |
Work authorization is not allowed. |
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D-1 |
Foreign Crewmen |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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E-1 |
Treaty Traders |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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Treaty Investors |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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F-1 |
Students |
Work is authorized under very limited circumstances. |
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F-2 |
Dependents of Students |
Work authorization is not allowed. |
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G-1/4 |
Employees/Dependents of International Organizations |
Some dependents are granted work authorization. |
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H-1A |
Nurses |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. No longer issued. |
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H-1B |
Professionals |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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H-2A |
Temporary Agricultural Workers |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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H-2B |
Temporary Workers |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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H-3 |
Trainees |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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H-4 |
Dependents of H Visaholders |
Work authorization is not allowed. |
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I-1 |
Foreign Journalists |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. Dependents are not authorized to work. |
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J-1 |
Exchange Visitors including Students, Scholars and Trainees |
Work is authorized under certain circumstances. |
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J-2 |
Dependents of Exchange Visitors including Students, Scholars and Trainees |
Work is authorized under certain circumstances. |
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K-1 |
Fiancé of U.S. Citizen |
Work is authorized. |
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L-1A |
Intra-company Specialized-Knowledge Transferees |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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L-1B |
Intra-company Specialized-Knowledge Transferees |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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L-2 |
Dependents of Intra-company Transferees |
No work is authorized. |
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M-1 |
Vocational Student |
Work is authorized under certain circumstances. |
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M-2 |
Dependents of Vocational Students |
Work authorization is not allowed. |
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O-1 |
Individual of Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences, Education, Business, Athletics or the Arts |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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O-2 |
Accompanying Workers |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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O-3 |
Dependents |
No work is authorized. |
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P-1 |
Internationally Known Athletes and Entertainment Groups |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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P-2 |
Performing Artists under a Reciprocal Exchange Program |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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P-3 |
Culturally Unique Entertainers |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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P-4 |
Dependents |
No work is authorized. |
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Q-1 |
International Cultural Exchange Visitors |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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R-1 |
Religious Workers |
Work is authorized for sponsoring employer. |
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R-2 |
Dependents of Religious Workers |
No work is authorized. |
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TN1 |
"Trade NAFTA" Supersedes the "TC" designation. |
Work is authorized for specific employer only. |
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TC |
(Canadians only) |
Previously issued under the former U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (No longer issued). |
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WB |
Waiver for Business |
Issued to individuals from designated countries under the "Visa Waiver Pilot Program." Work authorization is not allowed. The visitor may receive only reimbursement for travel expenses and per diem. |
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WT |
Waiver for Tourism |
Issued to individuals from designated countries under the "Visa Waiver Pilot Program." Work authorization is not allowed. The visitor may not receive reimbursement for any expenses. |
