All foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. with the intention of working temporarily must obtain a nonimmigrant work visa. Unlike some countries, the U.S. government does not issue work visas for casual employment. All work visas are based on a specific offer of employment from a U.S. employer. | |
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| The most common categories of nonimmigrant work visas are listed below: |
| I. | H-1B Visa for Professionals in Specialty Occupations | | | | | The H-1B visa is available to professionals in specialty occupations. The position must require a degreed individual, and the applicant must have a degree or equivalent related to the position, and/or the
appropriate license. | | | | | | Note: Not all licensed positions are considered as specialty occupations by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). | | | | | | Learn More About the H-1B Visa for Foreign Professionals
In Specialty Occupations | | II. | TN Visa for Canadian
and Mexican Professionals | | | | | III. | H-1C Visa for Registered Nurses | | | |
| The H-1C visa is available to registered nurses seeking temporary employment in the U.S. Only 500 H-1C visas can be issued each year during the four year period of the H-1C program (2000-2004). Employment is limited to areas designated as "health professional shortage areas" by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). | | | | | | Learn More About the H-1C Visa for Registered Nurses |
| IV. | E-1 Visa for Treaty Traders |
| | | | The E-1 Treaty Trader visa is available to nationals from countries that have trade treaties in effect with the U.S., to enter the U.S. for conducting trade between the U.S. and their home country. | | | |
| | Learn More About the E-1 Visa for Treaty Traders | | V.
| E-2 Visa for Treaty Investors | | | | | The E-2 Treaty Investor visa is available to nationals from countries that have commerce treaties in effect with the U.S., to enter the U.S. for the purpose of developing and directing a business in the U.S. |
| | | | | Learn More About the E-2 Visa for Treaty Investors | |  | |
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