Immigrant Visas:
Family-sponsored Visas:
- IR1 Visa: Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
- F1 Visa: Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of U.S. Citizens
- F2A Visa: Spouses and Minor Children of Permanent Residents
- F2B Visa: Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
- F3 Visa: Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F4 Visa: Brothers and Sisters of U.S. Citizens
Employment-based Visas:
- EB-1 Visa: Priority Workers (e.g., Outstanding Professors, Researchers, and Multinational Executives)
- EB-2 Visa: Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability
- EB-3 Visa: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Unskilled Workers
- EB-4 Visa: Special Immigrants (e.g., Religious Workers, Special Immigrant Juveniles)
- EB-5 Visa: Immigrant Investors
Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery:
- Randomly Selected Applicants from Eligible Countries
Refugee and Asylee Status:
- Individuals Granted Asylum or Refugee Status
Non-Immigrant Visas:
Tourist and Visit Visas:
- B-1 Visa: Business Visitors
- B-2 Visa: Tourists and Visitors for Medical Treatment
Student Visas:
- F-1 Visa: Academic Students
- M-1 Visa: Vocational Students
Work Visas:
- H-1B Visa: Specialty Occupation Workers
- L-1 Visa: Intracompany Transferees
- E-1 Visa: Treaty Traders
- E-2 Visa: Treaty Investors
- O-1 Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
Exchange Visitor Visas:
- J-1 Visa: Exchange Visitors
Temporary Worker Visas:
- H-2A Visa: Agricultural Workers
- H-2B Visa: Non-Agricultural Workers
Fiancé(e) and Spouse Visas:
- K-1 Visa: Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizens
- K-3 Visa: Spouse of U.S. Citizens
Diplomatic and Official Visas:
- A Visa: Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials
- G Visa: Representatives of International Organizations
Treaty Trader and Investor Visas:
- E-1 Visa: Treaty Traders
- E-2 Visa: Treaty Investors
Religious Worker Visas:
- R-1 Visa: Religious Workers
Please note that this list provides an overview of U.S. visa categories, and each category may have specific subcategories and eligibility requirements. Visa policies and regulations may also change over time, so it’s essential to check with the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the most up-to-date information on visa categories and requirements.
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