US Work Visas

US Work Visa Guide: Types of US Work Visas

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For those aspiring to work in the United States, understanding the spectrum of temporary and permanent immigrant visas is crucial. Each visa category entails specific qualifications and procedures, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the needs of employers and individuals seeking to contribute to the U.S. economy and society.

Below is all the information about work visas.

Permanent Immigrant US Work Visas

The EB-1 visa, also known as the Employment-Based First Preference visa, is designed for priority workers who demonstrate extraordinary ability, are outstanding professors or researchers, or are multinational executives or managers.

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The EB-2 visa, part of the Employment-Based Second Preference category, is intended for professionals holding advanced degrees or individuals with exceptional ability in their fields.

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The EB-3 visa is part of the Employment-Based Third Preference category and is designed for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers seeking to immigrate to the United States for permanent employment opportunities.

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The EB-4 visa category, also known as the Employment-Based Fourth Preference visa, is designated for special immigrants including religious workers, certain broadcasters, Iraqi and Afghan translators, and other specified categories.

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Temporary Non-Immigrant US Work Visas

The L-1A visa is designed for intra-company transferees who are executives or managers being relocated from a foreign company to a U.S. branch, affiliate, or subsidiary.

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The L-1B visa is specifically tailored for intra-company transferees who possess specialized knowledge or skills essential to the operations of a U.S. branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of their foreign employer.

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The H-1 visa is designed for professionals in specialty occupations, offering employment in fields requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher (or its equivalent).

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The H-2A visa program facilitates the temporary employment of agricultural workers in the United States to fill seasonal or temporary agricultural jobs that employers cannot fill with domestic workers.

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The H-2B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs when there are not enough domestic workers to fill these positions. This visa is essential for industries such as hospitality, construction, landscaping, and other seasonal businesses that experience peak demand periods.

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The O-1 visa is a category reserved for individuals who possess extraordinary ability or achievement in their field of expertise, whether in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.

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The R-1 visa is designed for religious workers who wish to enter the United States temporarily to work in a religious capacity for a nonprofit religious organization.

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The TN visa is a non-immigrant visa category available under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the United States in certain designated professions without the need for a traditional work visa.

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