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U.S. Nonimmigrant Visas<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Meagan Neil, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A U.S. nonimmigrant visa<\/span> allows you to travel to the U.S. for a specific purpose and duration. Applicants must show strong ties to their home country<\/span> and meet specific requirements for their visa category<\/span>, whether entering under traditional rules or the Visa Waiver Program<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Many travelers wish to visit the United States as a tourist, business visitor, treaty trader, or entertainer in reciprocal exchange programs. If you\u2019re coming to the U.S. for any reason other than permanently relocating here, you most likely need a nonimmigrant visa<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This page explains the different types of <\/span>nonimmigrant visas<\/span> and the application process<\/span>. You\u2019ll learn about the different types of temporary visas<\/a>, eligibility requirements, how to extend your stay, and more.<\/p>\n

Visa extensions, status changes, and eligibility rules can be complex and overwhelming to some. Contact an immigration attorney<\/a> near you to avoid delays or denials in the visa process<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Different Types of Temporary Visas<\/h2>\n

Foreign nationals who want to enter the United States should get a U.S. Visa<\/span>. Some of the common types of temporary visas<\/a> are for:<\/p>\n