There are a broad range of visas to apply for if you’re traveling to the USA. The visa you apply for will depend on the reason for your visit, how long you’re planning to stay and who you know in America.
You should carefully consider the type of visa you apply for and ensure you fill it out correctly, provide all the appropriate documentation and be honest in your application.
Some visas are more straightforward to get than others.
Almost all will require you to go through an application process and attend an interview at the American consulate in your home country.
Work Visas For Highly Qualified Professionals
The H-1B visa is available to those who hold college degrees or professional qualifications. Increase your chances of getting this visa by undertaking specialist studies in areas in high demand in the States.
Lawyers, doctors and engineers are all examples of highly qualified professionals who could qualify for an H-1B visa.
Visas For Canadian And Mexican Workers
The TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican workers due to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). You will need to be a citizen of Canada or Mexico and have a job offer in the US to qualify.
Business Visa
If you want to enter the US for more than 90 but less than 180 days on business, you will need a B-1 visa. You must not earn money from a US company while in the US and show proof of your ability to support yourself.
Seasonal Work Visas
If you’re considering traveling for seasonal work, H-2A visas are employer-backed visas. Find an employer offering H-2A visas and ensure you get advice from a reliable immigration law firm like Farmer Law.
Tourist Visa
You will need a tourist B-2 visa if you’re considering traveling to the US for a vacation. Provide evidence that you have strong ties to your home country and have a permanent residence there to qualify for this visa.
Student Visa
To qualify for a student F-1 visa, ensure you have a place at a US college or university, have funds to finance your entire time there and firm plans to return to your country of origin after completing your studies. Health insurance is often a requirement for this visa.
Green Card
A green card allows you to stay and work permanently in the US. There are many ways to get a green card, dependent on your circumstances. Do research to see if you qualify.
Family Visa
If you are related to a US citizen, you may get a green card or family visa. Only immediate family may get a green card – spouse, children and siblings. Other relatives can apply for a family-based preference immigrant visa.
You must be sponsored by your US citizen relative to be successful.
Conclusion
There are many types of US visas, and the ones listed above are only a few of the most common. Ensure you carefully consider the type of visa you apply for to have the best chance of success. Where possible, ensure an employer or relative sponsors you.
