USA Immigration - Non Immigrant Visa Types

People from abroad who wish to enter US must• T Non-immigrant visas (VTVPA)
obtain a visa. A visa does not guarantee a person to• V Non-immigrant visas (LIFE ACT)
enter the United States. But it determines the eligibilityGeneral Requirements:
of the individual to seek entry in to the United States.Non-immigrants who seek to enter United States on a
The entry of the individual into US will be decided bytemporary basis must abide with the immigration
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customsrequirements provide by the Immigration law such as
and Border Protection (CBP).• the visit to United States must be temporary
There are two types of visas that are classified into• the applicant must leave United States at the end
Immigrant Visa and Non- immigrant visas. Immigrantof the authorized stay
visas are used by people who wish to travel to live• the non-immigrant must be holding a valid passport
permanently in US. Non- immigrant visas are issued to• residence in the non-immigrant's country must be
people who wish to travel to US on a temporary basismaintained by the applicant
for business or pleasure.• must show proof of financial support
Getting non- immigrant visas• the applicant must be admissible. If inadmissible
Non - immigrant visas are given to internationalthen must obtain a waiver for any ground of
travelers who seek to enter the United States forinadmissibility
temporary period of time. The international travelers• must abide by the Immigration rules of admission to
visit US for various reasons which includes tourism,US.
business, pleasure and medical treatment and otherProcess:
reasons for temporary visit. The type of the visaAs a visa does not guarantee a person to enter
needed by the person is defined by the ImmigrationUnited States, it allows the person to travel and
law based on the purpose of the visit to United States.request permission to enter United States at the port
It is required by the applicants non-immigrants to decideof entry. At the port of entry, the inspectors of
what type of visa they will need in order to travel toDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs
United States and prepare the supporting evidencesand Border Protection (CBP) will decide if the person is
for the same.allowed to enter US. If the person is allowed to enter
Types of Non - immigrant visas:US he is provided with a form I94 (Arrival and
• Business or Pleasure VisitorsDeparture record) by the inspector of DHS. In this card,
• Temporary Workersin many case the departure date will be recorded by
• Students Attending U.S. Schoolsthe inspector of DHS. This is the date when the non-
• Exchange Visitorsimmigrant must leave US after his temporary stay.
• Foreign National Entering the U.S. as the Fiance (e)This form I94 is a important document attached to the
of a U.S. Citizenpassport, which provides permission to the non-
• NAFTA Professionalsimmigrant to stay in US.
• K Non-immigrant visas (LIFE Act)