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A-1, A-2
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Foreign Diplomatic Personnel
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Individuals in USA as employees of a foreign government
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A-1, A-2 dependents
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Dependents of A-1/A-2 nonimmigrant
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Immediate family members of foreign government officials; also hold A-1/A-2 status
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A-3
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Employee of foreign government official
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Attendants, servants, or other personal employees of foreign government officials; dependents also hold A-3 status
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B-1
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Visitor for Business
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Individuals in USA for a short time to engage in business activities (negotiation of contracts; consulting; attending professional conferences; conducting independent research)
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B-1 servant
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B-1 Domestic or Personal Servant
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Personal or domestic servant to nonimmigrant in B,E,F,H,I,J,L,M,O,P, or Q status or US citizen who resides permanently abroad and is visiting temporarily in USA
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WB
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Visa Waiver for Business
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Individuals permitted to enter USA without a visa for a stay limited to 90 days to engage in business activities; extension of stay or change of status from within USA is not permitted
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B-2
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Visitor for Tourism
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Individuals in USA for travel, tourism or recreation
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B-2 prospective student
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B-2 Prospective Student or Prospective Exchange Visitor
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Under certain circumstances a US consulate can issue a B-2 visa with a "prospective student" or "prospective exchange visitor" notation; the notation "prospective" is required to allow a Change Of Status to F or J in the USA
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WT
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Visa Waiver for Tourism
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Individuals permitted to enter USA without a visa for a stay limited to 90 days for travel, tourism or recreation; extension of stay or change of status from within USA is not permitted
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C-1, C-2, C-3
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Aliens in Transit
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Individuals in transit from one country to another "stopping over" in the USA; C-2 and C-3 are foreign government officials
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D-1, D-2
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Alien Crewman
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Crew members employed on a vessel or aircraft who are in the USA on "stopovers"
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E-1, E-2
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Treaty Trader and Treaty Investor
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Treaty Traders (E-1) conduct trade and Treaty Investors (E-2) develop and direct operations in which they have invested substantial amount of capital; activities must be pursuant to treaty; may apply also to some company employees
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E-1, E-2 dependents
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Dependents of Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor
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Dependents of Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor
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F-1
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Student
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Individuals in USA engaging in a full course of academic study in an accredited educational program, designated by USCIS/DHS
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F-2
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Dependent of F-1 student
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Individuals in USA as dependents of an F-1 visa holder
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G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4
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Representative of International Organization
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Individuals in USA as representatives of an international organization (e.g. UN)
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G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 dependents
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Dependents of Representative of International Organization
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Dependents of individuals in USA as representatives of an international organization (e.g. UN)
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G-5
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Personal employee of G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-4 nonimmigrant
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Individuals in USA as personal employees of a representative of an international organization
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H-1B
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Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation
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Individuals in USA to perform professional services for a sponsoring employer in a specific position for a fixed period of time.
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H-1C
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Registered Nurses in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA)
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Individuals in USA to perform nursing services at an approved facility in an area in a designated HPSA
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H-2A
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Agricultural Worker
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Individuals in USA to perform temporary agricultural work for which a shortage of US workers exists, working for a specific employer for a fixed period of time
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H-2B
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Skilled or Unskilled Worker
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Individuals in USA to perform temporary work for which a shortage of US workers exists, working for a specific employer for a fixed period of time
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H-3
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Trainee
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Individuals in USA for a temporary period to participate in a training program provided by a specific employer
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H-4
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Dependent of H-nonimmigrant
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Individuals in USA as dependents of an H visa holder
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I
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Representative of Foreign Information Media
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Individuals in USA as journalists or representatives of international media
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I dependents
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Dependents of Representative of Foreign Information Media
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Dependents of individuals in USA as journalists or representatives of international media
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J-1
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Exchange Visitor: Student
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Individuals in USA as exchange visitors for the primary purpose of studying at an academic institution under the auspices of the US Information Agency and a designated program sponsor
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J-1
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Exchange Visitor: Professor, Researcher, Specialist; Trainee; Physician
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Individuals in USA as visiting researchers, professors, short-term scholars, specialists, trainees, or alien physicians under the sponsorship of an exchange program designated by the US Information Agency or (since October 1999) Department of State
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J-1
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Exchange Visitor: Au Pair
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Individuals in USA under the auspices of the US Information Agency and a designated program sponsor to serve as a live-in child-care provider for a host family
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J-2
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Dependent of J-1 Exchange Visitor
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Individuals in USA as dependents (spouse or unmarried child under the age of 21) of a J-1 exchange visitor
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L-1
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Intracompany Transferee
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Individuals in USA who have been transferred from a subsidiary, affiliate, or branch office overseas to USA to work in an executive, managerial, or specialist capacity
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L-2
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Dependent of an L-1 Intracompany Transferree
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Individuals in USA as dependents of an L-1 intracompany transferree
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M-1
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Vocational Student
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Individuals enrolled in a vocational school or program in USA
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M-2
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Dependent of M-1 Student
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Individuals in USA as dependents of an M-1 student
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Nato 1-7
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NATO Personnel
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Individuals in USA as members of the armed services of the nations of NATO, staff members, attendants, servants, and personal emplyees of NATO personnel
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O-1
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Person of Extraordinary Ability
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Individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics who are in USA to work for a sponsoring employer or organization
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O-2
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O-1 Accompanying Personnel
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Personnel accompanying O-1 visa holders
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O-3
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Dependent of O-1 or O-2 Visa Holder
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Individuals in USA as dependents of O-1 or O-2 visa holders
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P-1
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Internationally Recognized Athlete or Entertainment Group, or Essential Support Personnel
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Individuals in USA as internationally recognized athletes competing individually or as part of a team, or individuals performing as part of an entertainment group that has been internationally recognized, and their essential support personnel
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P-2
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Artist or Entertainer under a Reciprocal Exchange Program
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Individuals in USA as artists or entertainers, operating individually or as a group, who will be performing under a reciprocal exchange program between an organization in USA and one in a foreign state
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P-3
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Artist or Entertainer in a Culturally Unique Program
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Individuals in USA as artists or entertainers, operating individually or as a group, who are recognized for excellence in developing, interpreting, representing, coaching, or teaching a unique or tradiotional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic performance or presentation
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P-4
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Dependent of P-1, P-2, or P-3 nonimmigrant
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Individuals in USA as dependents of P-1, P-2, or P-3 nonimmigrants
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Q-1, Q-2, Q-3
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International Cultural Exchange Program Participants
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Includes participants in an International Cultural Exchange program and participants in an Irish Peace & Training Program
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Q-1, Q-2, Q-3 dependents
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International Cultural Exchange Program Participants
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Dependents of participants in an International Cultural Exchange program and participants in an Irish Peace & Training Program
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R-1
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Religious Worker
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Individuals in USA as members of a bona fide religious denomination carrying out the activities of a religious worker
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R-2
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Dependent of R-1 Religious Worker
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Individuals in USA as dependents of an R-1 Religious Worker
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TN
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Professionals under NAFTA (for citizens of Canada and Mexico)
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Individuals in USA to perform professional services for a sponsoring employer in a specific position for a fixed period of time, pursuant to the provisions of NAFTA
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TD
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Dependent of TN nonimmigrant
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Individuals in USA as dependents of a TN nonimmigrant
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T-1, T-2, T-3, T-4
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Alien Victims of Trafficking in Persons, and dependents
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Alien Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons and their spouse, minor children and derivative dependents
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U-1, U-2, U-3, U-4
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Victims of certain crimes, and dependents
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Victims of certain crimes and their spouse, minor children and derivative dependents
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V-1, V-2, V-3
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Dependents of Lawful Permanent Residents
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Spouses, minor children and derivative dependents of Lawful Permanent Residents
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Parolees
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(Advanced or Regular)
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Individuals who have been "paroled" into USA on various bases
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K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4
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Nonimmigrants
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Fiance(e) of US citizen (K-1), derivative children of fiance(e) (K-2), spouse of US citizen with spousal petition filed (K-3) and derivative children of K-3 spouse (K-4)
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N-8, N-9
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Nonimmigrants
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Holders of N-8 or N-9 visas: parents and dependent children of those formerly employed by certain international organizations
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S-5, S-6
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Alien Witnesses and Informants
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Individuals in USA to provide critical information to federal or state authorities essential to the success of a criminal investigation (S-5) or counterterrorism matter (S-6)
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S-7
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Dependent of S nonimmigrant
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Individuals in USA as dependents of S-5 or S-6 nonimmigrant
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