Every United States visa route, explained

Transit visa (C)

For travellers passing through the United States en route to another country.

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Student visa (F / M)

For academic (F-1) or vocational (M-1) study at a US school, college or university.

• International students at SEVP-certified schools

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Exchange visitor (J)

For approved exchange-visitor programs — scholars, researchers, interns, au pairs and more.

• Participants in designated J-1 exchange programs

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Temporary worker (H, L, O, etc.)

For temporary employment — specialty occupations (H-1B), intra-company transfers (L), extraordinary ability (O) and more.

• Foreign workers with a US employer petition

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Fiancé(e) & immigrant (family)

For fiancé(e)s (K-1) and family-sponsored immigrants joining US citizens or permanent residents.

• Spouses, fiancé(e)s and relatives of US citizens/residents

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