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All foreign
nationals traveling to the U.S. with the intention of working
temporarily must obtain a nonimmigrant work visa. Unlike some
countries, the U.S. government does not issue work visas for
casual employment. All work visas are based on a specific offer
of employment from a U.S. employer.
The most common categories
of nonimmigrant work visas are listed below:
| E-1
Visa |
For
Treaty Traders |
| E-2
Visa |
For Treaty Investors |
| H-1B
Visa |
For
Professionals in Specialty Occupations |
| H-2B
Visa |
For Seasonal Non-Agricultural Workers |
| H-3
Visa |
For
Trainees coming for on-the-job training |
| I
Visa |
For Representatives of Foreign Information Media |
| L-1
Blanket |
For
Intra-company Transfers |
| L-1
Visa |
For
Corporate Transfers |
| O-1
Visa |
For Persons with Outstanding Ability |
| P-1
Visa |
For
Athletes, Artists and Entertainers |
| P-2
Visa |
For
Artists and Entertainers under Reciprocal Exchange
Programs |
| P-3
Visa |
For
Artists and Entertainers under Culturally Unique
Programs |
| R-1
Visa |
For
Religious Workers |
| TN
Visa |
For
Canadian and Mexican Professionals |
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