Visa Types in America
Foreign travel to America requires users to apply and receive a visa. Visas verify that you are certified to travel, work or conduct business in the United States. In addition, the U.S. offers visas for several different purposes, from temporary stay visas, travel visas, religious worker visas and business card visas. While the U.S. offers a variety of visas, the application process does differ from visa to visa.
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Visitor Visa
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Visitor visas, also known as B-1/B-2 visas, are temporary visas given to foreigners seeking business, pleasure or medical treatment. The qualifications for a business visitor visa (B-1) specifies the traveler is visiting for scientific, educational, professional conference, business associate or to settle an estate. Pleasure visas (B-2) also specify that individuals state their purpose for traveling, including any relatives they may have, tourism locations they may visit and/or musical or sporting events they may attend. Visitor visas require that users specify the following information: duration of their stay, evidence of funds to cover U.S. expenses and provide evidence that they meet the social and economical standards abroad.
Exchange Visa
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An exchange visa allows a foreigner to visit the U.S. to experience the customs and traditions of the U.S.. Exchange visas allow students to study and earn educational credits for their country's college or university, however, only approved foreigners from approved countries may apply for an exchange visa. Like a visitor visa, users must provide a specified time frame for their stay, evidence of funds to cover the costs of their stay and visitors must meet the qualifications, such as health and criminal record screening.
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Foreign Media, Press and Radio Visa
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Foreign media, press and radio visas allow members of an accredited media outlet to visit the United States. However, the United States has specified guidelines for the media which include holding an accredited degree or credential issued by a journalistic organization, employed by a media outlet and report on the U.S. events to foreign audiences. Foreign media, press and radio visa applicants must provide proof of employer, a staff letter from employer stating your purpose and length of stay, a valid passport, a photo and any additional documents for media crews.
Temporary Worker Visa
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Temporary Worker visas ensure that you are visiting the U.S. to perform a particular skill. However, temporary worker visas require applicants to apply for a visa regarding the type of work you will perform in the U.S. For example, an H-1B visa certifies that you contain a specialized degree in a certain occupation and are visiting to U.S. to preform those skills. An H-2A visa allows seasonal workers to visit and work in the U.S.. All worker visa applicants must complete the online nonimmigrant visa electronic application and provide a valid passport and photo to be considered eligible.
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