Non-Immigrant Visas

Nonimmigrant visas are for people with a permanent residence outside the U.S. who wish to come to the U.S. on a temporary basis.

There are numerous nonimmigrant visa classification, some examples include, Tourist visa (B-1/2), Student Visas (F-1, J-1, M-1), Work Visas (H-1B, H-2, TN, L-1, O-1, P-1) and Investor Visas (E-1, E-2) and many more.

U.S. law requires that people who apply for most nonimmigrant visas provide evidence that they do not intend to immigrate to the United States and live here on a permanent basis.

Visa Approval is handled on a case by case basis and each foreign national's personal situation is different. Thus, individuals applying for the same visa may be asked different questions and asked to submit different documents. The main thing that consular officers consider when determining eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa is whether the visit will be temporary, the foreign national agrees to depart at the end of their authorized stay, possesses a valid passport, maintains a foreign residence (in most cases), is able to provide proof of financial support, is admissible to the U.S. or has gained a waiver for any grounds of inadmissibility (if applicable) and abide by the terms and conditions of admission. The issue of admissibility also applies to immigrant visa applicants, as well as individuals applying for their "green card" and naturalization.

Consular officers have the authority to decide whether the evidence submitted in support of an application is sufficient to establish an applicant's eligibility for the requested visa. There is no entitlement to a visa. Consular officers may also request additional information or documentation depending on their assessment of each person's situation.