Employment Visas to (USA)
To work in the United States temporarily as a lawful nonimmigrant, temporary workers must qualify for the available visa category based on the planned employment purpose. The steps in the process before applying for a visa vary. Review the employment groupings and categories below.
Temporary Worker Visas
A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to work in the United States must first get the right visa. If the employment is for a fixed period, the applicant can apply for a temporary employment visa. There are 11 temporary worker visa categories. Most applicants for temporary worker visas must have an approved petition. […]
Visas for Members of the Foreign Media, Press, and Radio
Media (I) visas are for representatives of the foreign media, including members of the press, radio, film, and print industries. The media representative must be traveling temporarily to the United States to work in their profession. The individual may only participation informational or educational activities, essential to the foreign media function. Activities in the United […]
Treaty Trader & Treaty Investor and Australians in Specialty Occupations
Generally, a non-citizen who wishes to travel to the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Treaty Trader (E-1), Treaty Investor (E-2), and Australian in Specialty Occupation (E-3) nonimmigrant visas may be issued to eligible nationals of countries with which the […]