Temporary Visas
What is Temporary Visa?
Temporary visas are nonimmigrant visas, which allow nonimmigrant to enter the U.S. for a temporary period of time and restrict their activities to be consistent with their visas.
What visas are temporary visas?
The following listed temporary visas are widely used by non-immigrants in the United States. Certain visas are work visas which entitle the visa holder to work for the sponsor of the visa. Other visas are non-work visa under which employment is not allowed or is allowed when conditions are met.
| Visa | Type of Visa | Entitle to Work |
|---|---|---|
| B-1 | Business Visitor | No |
| B-2 | Tourist Visitor | No |
| E-1 | Treaty Trader | Yes |
| E-2 | Treaty Investor | Yes |
| E-3 | Australians Work Visa | Yes |
| F-1 | Student | Under certain conditions |
| F-2 | Spouse and Children of F-1 Visa | No |
| H-1B | Specialty Occupation Worker | Yes |
| H-4 | Spouse and Children of H Visa | No |
| J | Exchange Visitor | Yes |
| K-1 | Fiance of U.S. Citizen | Yes with EAD card |
| K-3 | Spouse of U.S. Citizen | Yes with EAD card |
| L-1A | International Manager | Yes |
| L-1B | International Specialty Worker | Yes |
| L-2 | Spouse and Children of L visa | Yes for Spouse L-2 with EAD card |
| O | Alien with Extraordinary Ability | Yes with EAD card |
| P | Athlete and Entertainer | Yes |
| R | Religious Worker | Yes |
| TN | North American Free Trade Agreement | Yes |
