Wednesday, January 07, 2009
   
There are many kinds of U.S. visas. Each is issued for a different purpose. There are 2 types of visas: Nonimmigrant Visas which are temporary visas and Immigrant Visas which are permanent residence visas. Once you have established whether you are applying for an Immigrant visa or a Non-Immigrant visa the next step would be to ensure that you qualify under the specified requirements.
Immigrant Visas (Permanent Residence)
Permanent Visas are issued to those who qualify for permanent residence in the United States. There are various ways to obtain residence in the U.S., some are listed below:
  • Immigration through a family member
  • Immigration through employment
  • Immigration through investment
  • Adjusting to lawful permanent resident status as an asylee or refugee
  • Immigration through the Diversity Lottery
  • Immigration through International adoption
  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
  • Immigration through "The Registry" (Immigration and Nationality Act)

  • Non-Immigrant Visas (Temporary Residence)
    Non-immigrant visas come in a variety of types. Non-immigrant visas differ from each other in the kinds of privileges they offer, as well as how long they last. There are various ways to obtain temporary residence in the U.S., some are listed below:
  • Business or Pleasure Visitors
  • Temporary Workers
  • Students Attending U.S. Schools
  • Exchange Visitors
  • Foreign National Entering the U.S. as the Fiancé (e) of a U.S. Citizen
  • NAFTA Professionals
  • K Nonimmigrant visas (LIFE Act)
  • T Nonimmigrant visas (VTVPA)
  • V Nonimmigrant visas (LIFE ACT)