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The following temporary visas are available to those who qualify. Generally, temporary visas must be obtained outside the United States at an American Consulate nearest the place of residence of the alien. However, if the alien is in the United States, he may in certain cases, change to another type of temporary visas without leaving the United States.
The B Visa Category
The B nonimmigrant visa category covers alien visitors for business (B-1) and pleasure (B-2). Generally, stays in the United States are brief, and involve such activities as touring, visiting family members, or conducting business on behalf of an overseas employer. This category does not allow employment in the United States.
The WT Visa Category
Nationals of certain countries do not need to obtain "B" visas for business or tourist visits to the United States. They are allowed to enter the United States on a Visa Waiver program for 90 days. This visa category cannot be extended or changed in the United States. The Country must be listed on the Visa Waiver Pilot Program List.
The F Visa Category
Foreign students may enter the United States to study in approved institutions, which can range from elementary school students to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral studies. F-1 students can pursue their academic goals in the U.S.A. and can remain for many years in order to complete a full academic program. They may engage in a specific period of practical training upon completion of their studies, which will allow them to gain some work experience in the United States.
The M Visa Category
Students in vocational or nonacademic programs are allowed to enter the United States to study on the M visa.
The J Visa Category
Students, scholars, experts, medical interns and residents, international visitors, and industrial business trainees can be admitted to the United States in the J visa category, which is for exchange visitors who have been sponsored in the exchange visitor program recognized by the U.S.A. Information Agency. The J visa category has a major disadvantage for some students, if the program is funded by the student's government or the U.S. government, then the student may be required to return to his home country for two years upon completion of the program, before being permitted to change status or immigrate to the United States.
The E Visa Category
The E category is used by business owners, managers, and employees who wish to remain in the United States for extended periods of time to oversee or work in an enterprise engaged in trade between the United States and a foreign country or that represents a major investment in the United States. The E category is only available if a "treaty of commerce and navigation" or a "bilateral investment treaty" exists between the United States and the foreign country.
