The United States Visa is stamped in the international passport. The visa gives the opportunity to address the border guard with a request to enter the territory of the United States. In most cases, in order to receive a visa it is necessary to go through interview process with the American Consul.
Gives the opportunity to be in the territory of the USA for 6 months with the right of extension for extra 6 months. The term of validity can be from 1 year to 10 years. Tourist
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
B-2
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens who arrived to the territory of the USA as tourists
The visa to citizens of the countries which have the agreement on visa-free entrance signed with the USA
Visa Waiver Program
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
WB
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens who want to visit the territory of the USA in business issues
Gives the opportunity to be in the territory of the USA up to 90 days. The status cannot be extended in the territory of the USA.
WT
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens who want to visit the territory of the USA in tourist issues
Gives the opportunity to be in the territory of the USA up to 90 days. The status cannot be extended in the territory of the USA.
GB\GT
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens who participate in Guam Visa Waiver Program
Gives the opportunity to be in the territory of the USA up to 45 days.
Issued for a period of 3 years or for a period of validity of O-1A visa. Issued for a period of 3 years. The presence of the sponsor as well as the invitation from the employer is assumed. The visa is issued on border of the USA. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. The validity period depends on project duration. Foreign scientists, scholars, researchers
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
O-1A
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Professors, scientists, scholars, researchers who have outstanding abilities in the specific area
Issued for a period of 3 years with an opportunity to receive the status of the permanent resident. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
O-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Professor Assistants, scientists, scholars, researchers (owners of O-1A visa) whose participation is necessary for work or a research
O-3
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
A spouse or children of O-1A, O-2A, O-2B visas holders
The presence of the main applicant of O-1A, O-2A, O-2B visas is required.
H-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Professors or researchers who have specific knowledge and whose work is valuable for academic institutions
Issued for a period of 3 years with an opportunity of extention and further receiving the status of the permanent resident. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
TN\TD
Non-immigrant
Citizens of Canada and Mexico who are invited for work to scientific institutions of the USA
J-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign scientists and researchers who will participate in work together with the colleagues from the USA
The validity period depends on program duration. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. The validity period is 2 years. Only probation is allowed, work is prohibited in the terrirory of the USA.Foreign students and schoolchildren
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
F-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign students of higher education institutions and schools taking language courses (only full-time department)
Visa is valid for the training period.
F-2
Non-immigrant
A spouse or children of F-1 visa holder
The presence of the main applicant of F-1 visa is required.
F-3
Non-immigrant
For citizens of Canada and Mexico receiving an education in the territory of the USA and periodically visiting their native country
Visa is valid for the training period.
M-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign students of technical training colleges or those who arrived for passing the summer courses
Visa is valid for the training period.
M-2
Non-immigrant
A spouse or children of M-1 visa holder
The presence of the main applicant of M-1 visa is required.
M-3
Non-immigrant
Citizens of Canada and Mexico receiving technical education in the territory of the USA and periodically visiting their native country
Visa is valid for the training period.
J-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens as participants of the program of cultural exchange (ex.: Work and Travel)
H-3
Non-immigrant
Foreigners on probation in special institutions in the territory of the USA (for example, work with the children having deviations in development)
The validity period depends on program duration. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is valid up to 15 months. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Foreigners as participants of programs of cultural exchange, Au Pair, Work and Travel
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
J-1
Non-immigrant
Foreigners participating in the program of cultural exchange, Au Pair, Work and Travel
J-2
Non-immigrant
A spouse or children of J-1 visa holder
The presence of the main applicant of J-1 visa is required.
Q-1
Non-immigrant
Foreigners participating in the program of cultural exchange who will share the history, culture, customs and traditions of the native country
Q-3
Non-immigrant
A spouse or children of Q-1 visa holder
The presence of the main applicant of Q-1 visa is required.
Visa is valid for 2 years. Only probation is allowed, work is prohibited in the terrirory of the USA.Temporary and seasonal workers
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
H-1A
Non-immigrant
Foreign nurses working under the special program in the USA
Closed.
H-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Highly qualified foreign workers with the higher education
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extension for extra 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
H-1B1
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Highly qualified citizens of Chile and Singapore
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extension for extra 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
H-1C
Non-immigrant
Foreign nurses who work temporarily at the territory of the USA
Closed
H-2A
Non-immigrant
Foreign workers who come to the USA for work in the agricultural sector
Visa is issued for the period up to 10 months.
H-2B
Non-immigrant
Foreign workers who are engaged in general labour in the territory of the USA
Visa is issued for the period up to 1 year.
H-2R
Non-immigrant
A spouse or children of H-2B visa holder
Visa is valid for the period of work of H-2B visa holder
H-3
Non-immigrant
Foreigners on probation in special institutions in the territory of the USA (for example, work with the children having deviations in development)
H-4
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
A spouse or children of H-3 visa holder
The existence of H-3 visa at the main applicant.
EB-3
Non-immigrant
Highly qualified foreign workers coming temporarily to the territory of the USA, but having the right Green Card execution
The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
Job invitation. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Highly qualified specialists
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
EB-1
Immigrant
Foreign citizens who have outstanding skills in their profession, science, business, etc.
No job invitation or certification from the Department of Labor (DoL) is required.
EB-2
Immigrant
Highly qualified foreign employees who are required by US employers.
The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
EB-3
Immigrant
Foreign specialists with experience in their field from 6 to 12 years.
H-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Highly qualified foreigners with higher education
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extension for extra 3 years.The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
E-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Employees of the companies created by foreign investors in the United States, who are not investors themselves, but play a significant role in the management of the company
Initially issued for 2 years with the possibility of staying in the United States up to 5 years.
E-3
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Highly qualified Australian citizens in whom the US employers are interested in.
Visa is issued for a period of 2 years with the possibility of extension for extra 2 years.
Duration of stay in the United States is up to 90 days. This visa does not give the right to open and manage business in the United States. A visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension for another 3 years. A foreigner has the right to hire himself. Visa is issued for 2 years with the possibility of staying in the United States for up to 5 years. The CIS countries (former CIS) include: Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia. Visa is issued for 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Having at least a master’s degree. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Businessmen and Investors
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
VWP
Non-immigrant
For foreign citizens of the countries with which the US has entered into a visa-free entry agreement, and who plan to establish business contacts, participate in conferences, meet with partners, etc.
F-1\OPT
Non-immigrant
Foreign students studying in the United States, having a F-1 visa and planning to start a business in its territory that is related to their main field of study
Assumes work in the United States for up to 1 year with the possibility of extension for 17 -24 months if the specialty implies STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
B-1
Non-immigrant
For foreigners who want to visit the territory of the United States to participate in negotiations, establish business contacts, etc.
The validity of a visa is 6 months with the possibility of extension for another 6 months.
H-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
For foreigners who have special knowledge and want to open a business in the United States
L-1
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Chiefs, managers, highly qualified specialists who are transferred within the company.
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension for another 2 years.
E-1
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Citizens of countries participating in a trade agreement with the United States
Visa is issued for 2 years with the possibility of staying in the United States for up to 5 years.
E-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Citizens of countries participating in a trade agreement with the United States who make investments in a new or existing company in the United States.
E-3
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
For Australian citizens who have special skills and want to open a business in the US
Visa is issued for 2 years with the possibility of extention for another 2 years.
O-1A
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreigners who have outstanding business skills that are internationally recognized
EB-1
Immigrant
Foreigners who have outstanding business skills
No job offer is required (they are required to work in the field of their knowledge).
EB-2
Immigrant
Foreigners who have outstanding business skills
EB-5
Immigrant
Foreigners investing in the US economy at least $ 1,000,000 or at least $ 500,000 in projects with the high unemployment rate.
The investment should be directed to a commercial enterprise.
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years if the new office opens for 1 year. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years if the new office opens for 1 year. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Employees who are transferred within the company to an affiliated branch in the United States
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
L-1A
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Chiefs, senior managers, who are transferred to an affiliated company branch in the United States
L-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Specialists with extensive knowledge of technologies, processes and products of the company in the United States.
L-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
A spouse or children of L-1A \ L-1B visa holder
If the main applicant has a L-1A \ L-1B visa
EB-1C
Immigrant
Chiefs, senior managers, who comply with L-1A visa standards, and are of great value for the United States
A permanent job is not required.
Visa is issued for the duration of the events, but no longer than for 1 year. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued for the duration of the events, but no longer than for 1 year. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. The term of stay in the US is 6 months with the right of extention for another 6 months. Visa is issued for a period of 1 year to 10 years. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years. The main applicant is required to be a holder of O-1\O-2 visa.Athletes, arts and culture workers
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
P-1
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Athletes for performances at sports competitions in the United States for entertainment purposes
Visa is issued for 5 years to an individual athlete and for 1 year to a team or servicing staff.
P-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Artists and performers who came to the United States in the context of an experience exchange, as well as servicing staff and a support group.
P-3
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Artists and performers who came to the US alone or as part of a group, for musicians training, to the servicing staff
P-4
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
A spouse or children of P-2\ P-3 visa
Visa is issued for the duration of the events, but no longer than for 1 year.
B-2
Non-immigrant
Artists and performers who perform at the amateur level and do not receive material rewards.
VWP
Non-immigrant
Citizens of states that are participating in the Visa Waiver Program
The term of stay in the US is up to 90 days without the right of extention.
O-1A
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreigners with outstanding abilities in the field of science, education, business, mathematics
O-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreigners with outstanding abilities in the field of arts, television, cinematography.
O-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Servicing staff of O-1 visa holders, without whom it is impossible to carry on business in the United States
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years or for the duration of stay of O-1 visa holder.
O-3
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
A spouse or children of O-1\O-2 visa holder
The period of stay in the US is 6 months with the right of extention for another 6 months. Visa is issued for a period of 1 year to 10 years. The period of stay in the US is 6 months with the right of extention for another 6 months. Visa is issued for a period of 1 year to 10 years. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extention for another 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Certificate from the Department of Labor (DoL). Visa is issued for a period of 1 year. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Athletes
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
B-1
Non-immigrant
Professional athletes who do not apply for a visa of the categories “P” and “O”, but want to participate in an event in the United States without receiving any material remuneration in any form.
B-2
Non-immigrant
Non-professional athletes (amateurs), who are not members of any sports organizations, and perform in the United States without receiving any material remuneration in any form.
H-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Professional athletes, coaches, coaching staff
H-2B
Non-immigrant
Individual athletes and teams hired by teams from the United States under a tender contract.
P-1
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Individual athletes and teams with international recognition, servicing staff, support group.
O-1A
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreigners who show outstanding abilities in sports.
The period of stay in the United States is up to 29 days. The crew members are: a pilot, a stewardess of a commercial (private) aircraft; a captain, an engineer, a ship sailor; rescuers, cooks, waiters and other servicing cruise liner staff; a cadet on board of a training ship. The period of stay in the United States is 6 months with the right of extention for another 6 months. Visa is issued for a period of 1 year to 10 years. The period of stay in the United States is 6 months with the right of extention for another 6 months. Visa is issued for a period of 1 year to 10 years.Crew members of aircrafts and seacrafts
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
D1
Non-immigrant
Crew members of an aircraft or seacraft (excluding fishing) having arrived in the United States
D2
Non-immigrant
Crew members with a port of registration in the United States, and who must visit Guam
The period of stay in the territory of the US is up to 6 months.
C1
Non-immigrant
Foreigners entering the United States to transit to another country (transit on the craft)
The period of stay in the territory of the US is up to 29 days.
C1\D
Non-immigrant
Foreigners working on an aircraft or a seacraft who must travel to the United States to join the crew.
The period of stay in the territory of the US is up to 29 days.
B-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign workers of docks or providing services to yachts, traveling in the US territorial waters for more than 29 days.
B-2
Non-immigrant
Foreign crew members and their families who spend holidays in the United States after the end of the employment period.
Religious figures
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
R-1
Non-immigrant
Foreigners coming to the United States to work as a priest or a minister of a religious organization
The period of stay in the United States is 30 months.
R-2
Non-immigrant
A spouse or children of R-1 visa holder
The main applicant is required to be a holder of R-1 visa
SD
Immigrant
Foreigners coming to the United States to work as a priest.
Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States.
SR
Immigrant
Foreigners coming to the United States to be engaged in religious activities
Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States.
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extention for another 2 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued for a period of 2 years with the right of extention for another 3 years. Ukraine is part of the E-2 agreement. Visa is issued for a period of 3 years at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor and a job invitation are assumed.Programmers and IT-specialists
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
H-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreigners who have knowledge in the field of IT-technologies, and have proofs of their qualifications, experience, knowledge, etc.
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extention for another 3 years.
L-1
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Chiefs, top managers of software development companies who are transferred to work in an affiliate branch in the United States
E-1\E-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
IT-specialists with outstanding abilities, citizens of countries having signed a trade agreement with the United States
O-1A
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
IT-specialists with outstanding abilities
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extention. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.
TN\TD
Non-immigrant
IT-specialists, who are citizens of Canada or Mexico, engaged in software development
Visa allows to stay in the United States for up to 1 year. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Household servants, nurses
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
B-1
Non-immigrant
Domestic staff of people who travel to the United States
A-3
Non-immigrant
Service staff of diplomats and officials of foreign missions in the United States who have A-1 \ A-2 visa
The main applicant is required to be a holder of A-1\A-2 visa
G-5
Non-immigrant
Service staff, personal assistants of members of international organizations who are holders of G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 visa
The main applicant is required to be a holder of G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 visa
Visa allows to stay in the United States for up to 6 months (can be extended if necessary). Visa is issued for a period of 1 year to 10 years.Clinic patients in the United States
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
B-2
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens, who came to the US for treatment, for the reason that they can not get it in their country
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the US border for the period of 3 years. The presence of the sponsor and the job offer are assumed. The duration of a visa depends on the duration of training. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Doctors
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
H-1B
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreign doctors with higher education in the medical field, a license, an invitation from the employer, as well as other necessary documents
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extention.
O-1A
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreign doctors with outstanding abilities
TN\TD
Non-immigrant
Doctors, citizens of Canada or Mexico, willing to be engaged in medical research and teach in universities in the United States
J-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign doctors undergoing the internship training in the United States
E-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Doctors, investing in the development of medicine in the United States
Visa is issued for 2 years with the possibility of residing in the United States for 5 years.
Visa is issued for a period of 1 year. It is required to have a journalistic ID.Mass media staff
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
I
Non-immigrant
Journalists, representatives of foreign mass media, who arrived in the United States for professional purposes.
Expires at the time of entry into the United States. The main applicant is required to be a holder of DV1 visa Expires at the time of entry into the United States. The main applicant is required to be a holder of DV1 visaGreen Card Lottery
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
DV1
Immigrant
Diversity (DV) Visa Holder
Expires at the time of entry into the United States.
DV2
Immigrant
A spouse of DV1 visa holder
DV3
Immigrant
Children of DV1 visa holder
Visa is valid for 10 years. It is issued to foreigners who are married to a US citizen for more than 2 years. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Close relatives of the US citizens
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
IR-1
Immigrant
A spouse of the US citizen
IR-2
Immigrant
Unmarried children of a US citizen under the age of 21
IR-3
Immigrant
Children adopted by the US citizens in other countries
IR-4
Immigrant
Children who will be adopted by the US citizens
IR-5
Immigrant
Parents of the US citizens who are over 21
F1
Immigrant
Unmarried children or children under 21
F3
Immigrant
Married children of the US citizens, their spouses and children
F4
Immigrant
Brothers / sisters of the US citizens, their spouses and under-age children
CR2
Immigrant
Unmarried children of a foreign spouse, groom \ bride under the age of 21
The main applicant is required to be a holder of K-1 visa. Valid for the same period. Visa is valid for 10 years. It is issued to foreigners who have been married to a US citizen for more than 2 years.Spouse, groom / bride of the US citizens
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
K-1
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
A foreign citizen who has arrived in the United States to marry a United States citizen
Marriage with a United States citizen must be registered not later than during 90 days from the date of arrival in the United States.
K-2
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Children of a foreign citizen, a K-1 visa holder
K-3
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Foreign citizens, spouses who have already entered into a marriage abroad with a US citizen.
Visa is issued for a period of 2 years with the right of extension for another 2 years.
IR-1
Immigrant
A spouse of a US citizen
CR-1
Immigrant
A spouse of a US citizen who may enter the country as a holder of a temporary Green Card
Visa is issued to foreigners who have been married to a US citizen for less than 2 years.
Diplomats and official representatives of foreign countries
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
A-1
Non-immigrant
Heads of states, senior diplomats, ambassadors, ministers, representatives of the consular department and members of their families.
Visa is valid until the US Secretary of State considers the visa holder a member of the diplomatic community.
A-2
Non-immigrant
Public officials, embassy and consulate officers, service and technical staff; military staff, not related to NATO; representatives of the European Union and the African Union and their family members.
Visa has no expiration date.
А-3
Non-immigrant
Accompanying persons and servicing staff
The main applicant is required to be a holder of A-1\A-2 visa
Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States. The presence of the sponsor is assumed.Children adopted by the US citizens
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
IR-2
Immigrant
Children under the age of 21 who arrive in the United States for the purpose of their adoption, or children over the age of 21 if they are subject to the “Child Protection Act”
IR-3
Immigrant
Children adopted by the US citizens abroad
Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States.
IR-4
Immigrant
Children having arrived in the United States for further adoption
Get a conditional resident status at the entrance to the United States.
IH-3
Immigrant
Children from the countries of the Hague Convention who were adopted abroad
Get the status of a permanent US resident at the entrance to the country.
IH-4
Immigrant
Foreign citizens from the countries of the Hague Convention who enter the territory of the United States with the purpose of further adoption.
Get a conditional resident status at the entrance to the United States.
Green Card holders who intend to return to the US
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
SB-1
Immigrant
Green Card holders who have been outside the United States for more than 1 year and want to renew their permanent resident status
Visa will not be required if the foreigner has been outside the US for less than 1 year or until the expiration period of the re-entry to the US
Witnesses, informers, victims of crime and human trafficking
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
U-1
Non-immigrant
Victims of crime, physical and psychological violence, who want to help in the investigation in the United States
Visa allows to stay in the United States for up to 4 years, and can be extended if necessary.
U-2
Non-immigrant
A spouse of a foreigner, who is the holder of a U-1 visa
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a U-1 visa.
U-3
Non-immigrant
Children of a U-1 visa holder under the age of 21
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a U-1 visa.
U-4
Non-immigrant
Parents of a U-1 visa holder (if the main holder is a child)
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a U-1 visa.
T-1
Non-immigrant
Non-immigrant Victims of human trafficking, who want to help in the investigation and take part in sentencing
Visa allows to stay in the United States for up to 4 years, and can be extended if necessary.
T-2
Non-immigrant
A spouse of a foreigner, who is the holder of a T-1 visa
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a T-1 visa.
T-3
Non-immigrant
Children of a T-1 visa holder under the age of 21
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a T-1 visa.
T-4
Non-immigrant
Parents of a T-1 visa holder (if the main holder is a child)
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a T-1 visa.
T-5
Non-immigrant
Unmarried brothers\sisters of a T-1 visa holder under the age of 21
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a T-1 visa.
S-5
Non-immigrant
Witnesses and informers on crimes, when their presence in the United States is necessary as a part of the investigation and sentencing.
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years.
S-6
Non-immigrant
Witnesses and informers on crimes, who arrive in the United States being protected by Human Rights Bodies of the United States
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years.
S-7
Non-immigrant
Spouses, children, parents of a foreigner, who is a S-5\ S-6 visa holder
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a S-5\ S-6 visa
People transiting the US territory
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
C-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens wishing to travel to another country through the territory of the United States.
The maximum visa validity period is 29 days.
C-2
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens, UNO officers, who travel from UNO headquarters through the United States to another country.
Visa is valid for the time that the person is under UNO protection.
C-3
Non-immigrant
Foreign public officers, their service staff and family members who want to travel to another country through the United States
The maximum visa validity period is 29 days.
CW-1
Non-immigrant
Foreign temporary employees who transit through the United States and travel to the Mariana Islands
Visa allows to stay in the United States for up to 1 year.
CW-2
Non-immigrant
A spouse, children of a CW-1 visa holder
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a CW-1 visa
The visa is valid as long as the foreigner is the official representative of the state. Visa prohibits to work in the United States. The visa is valid as long as the foreigner is the official representative of the state. Visa prohibits to work in the United States.Members or officers of international organizations
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
G-1
Non-immigrant
Permanent representatives of foreign governments in international organizations recognized by the United States.
Visa is valid as long as a foreigner works for an international organization.
G-2
Non-immigrant
Representatives of internationally recognized states traveling to the United States to participate in meetings, negotiations, conferences that are held by the international organization
G-3
Non-immigrant
Representatives of unrecognized states by the US
G-4
Non-immigrant
Foreigners coming to the United States to work in international organizations, including the UNO
Visa is valid until the foreigner works in an international organization and does not leave the territory of the United States
G-5
Non-immigrant
Domestic staff and accompanying persons of the main holders of G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 visa
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a G-1, G-2, G-3 visa.
Foreign military officers
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
A-2
Non-immigrant
Foreign military officers locating in or traveling through the terrirory of the US in state affairs.
Visa is valid as long as the US Secretary of State considers the visa holder a member of the diplomatic community.
A-3
Non-immigrant
Domestic staff of the main holder of a A-2 visa
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a A-2 visa
NATO 1-6
Non-immigrant
NATO military officers; NATO public officers and their family members
Valid as long as a foreigner is in the territory of the US
NATO-7
Non-immigrant
Domestic staff of the main holder of a NATO 1-6 visa
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a NATO 1-6 visa
Specialists from Chile and Singapore
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
H-1B Chile
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Highly qualified specialists from Chile hired by an employer from the United States
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extention for another 3 years.
H-1B Singapore
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
Highly qualified specialists from Singapore hired by an employer from the United States
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years with the right of extention for another 3 years.
H-4
Non-immigrant \ dual intent
A spouse or children of a H-1B visa holder
The main applicant is required to be a holder of a H-1B visa
Visa is issued on arrival in the United States. Closed from March 1, 2017.Iraqi and Afghan citizens who work for the US government
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
SIV
Immigrant
Citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan working for the US Government or ISAF
Visa is issued on arrival in the United States.
SI\SQ
Immigrant
Iraqi and Afghan translators who have the right to apply for permanent resident status in the United States
Visa is issued for a period of 3 years. Offer from the employer. Visa is issued at the entrance to the United States.Specialists from Canada and Mexico
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
TN
Non-immigrant
Citizens of Canada and Mexico who receive temporary work visas due to the NAFTA agreement
TD
Non-immigrant
A spouse or children of a TN visa holder
The main applicant should be a holder of a TN visa
NATO foreign employees
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
NATO-1
Non-immigrant
Permanent representative of NATO and his family who arrived in the United States on work-related issues.
Visa is valid as long as the person is in the US.
NATO-2
Non-immigrant
Temporary representatives of NATO in the United States: consultants, subsidiaries, technical staff, military staff, as well as their family members.
Visa is valid as long as the person is in the US.
NATO-3
Non-immigrant
Middle-ranking NАТО staff and their family members.
Visa is valid as long as the person is in the US.
NATO-4
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens, serving in NATO, and their family members
Visa is valid as long as the person is in the US.
NATO-5
Non-immigrant
Foreign citizens, giving expert advice to NATO, and their family members
Visa is valid as long as the person is in the US.
NATO-6
Non-immigrant
Citizens, working for NATO, and their family members
Visa is valid as long as the person is in the US.
NATO-7
Non-immigrant
Employees and assistants of the main holders of NATO 1-7 visas
The main applicant is required to ba a NATO 1-7 holder
Citizens of Mexico - US Border Crossing Cards
Type of visa
Status of visa
Recipient
Validity period (notes)
BCC
Non-immigrant
Citizens of Mexico who have demonstrated a strong relationship with their home country, and have the financial capacity to travel to the United States.
Visa is valid for 30 days.
B-1
Non-immigrant
Citizens of Mexico (BCC\B-1)
Valid until BCC expires
B-2
Non-immigrant
Citizens of Mexico (BCC\B-2)
Valid until BCC expires
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