The B-1/B-2 is a temporary visa. It allows the holder to travel to the United States for either business or tourism purposes.

You may be eligible for a B-1 visa if you will be participating in business activities of a commercial or professional nature in the United States.

The B-2 visa is for tourism, vacation, visiting friends or relatives, medical treatment.

The E-1 visa is for “Treaty Traders” and the E-2 visa is for “Treaty Investors.”

An E-1 visa allows the holder to move to the US on a temporary basis to carry out its trade activities.

The E-2 visa allows the holder to move to the US on a temporary basis for the purposes of investment.

The F-1 Visa allows foreign students 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.

The J-1 classification is authorized for those who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, receiving training, or to receive graduate medical education or training.

The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers for specialty jobs that require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. This can include occupations in fields such as IT, finance, engineering, architecture or more.

L-1A and L-1B visas are available for temporary intracompany transferees who work in managerial positions or have specialized knowledge.

The L-1A visa is for intracompany transferees who work in managerial or executive positions in a company that is located outside the United States.

The L-1B visa is for intracompany transferees who work in positions requiring specialized knowledge.

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and have been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.

P visas are short-term and allow outstanding athletes, athletic teams, and entertainment companies (including circuses) with a job offer from a U.S. employer to work in the United States. Essential support personnel may receive P visas to work in support of the primary visa holder.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada and Mexico. The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level.