Temporary Employment Visas

Temporary (non-immigrant) visas are available to foreign nationals coming to the United States in employment-related categories such as business visitors (B-1); treaty traders (E-1); treaty investors (E-2); workers in specialty occupations (H-1B); seasonal workers (H-2A or H-2B); trainees (H-3); exchange visitors (J-1); managers and executives (L-1A); specialized knowledge employees (L-1B); workers of extraordinary ability in designated fields (O-1); performers in the arts, entertainment, and athletics (P-1, P-2, and P-3); religious workers (R-1); and Canadian and Mexican professionals (TN).

This summary of Temporary Employment Visas does not represent legal advice to any specific case.  Interested applicants are advised to consult with an immigration attorney prior to initiating the process.