U.S. VISA TYPES

Explore the Main U.S. Visa Types

Explore the main U.S. visa categories for travel, study, work, investment, family and immigration.

VISA CATEGORIES

Find the U.S. visa category that matches your purpose.

U.S. visas cover different purposes, from temporary travel and study to employment, investment, family and permanent immigration.

B-1 / B-2

For tourism, family visits, short business trips, meetings and other temporary travel purposes.

F-1 / M-1

For academic study, language programs and approved vocational or educational programs in the United States.

H / L / O / P

For employment, company transfers, extraordinary ability, performers, athletes and other qualified workers.

E-2 / EB-5

For qualifying investors and entrepreneurs planning to invest in or develop a U.S. business.

IR / CR / F

For qualifying relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents through family immigration.

K-1 / CR-1 / IR-1

For qualifying fiances and spouses using relationship-based immigration pathways to the United States.

J-1

For approved exchange programs including interns, trainees, researchers, teachers and cultural participants.

IMMIGRANT VISAS

For permanent immigration through family, employment, diversity and other qualifying immigrant categories.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

The correct visa category depends on your travel purpose, background, immigration goal and individual circumstances.

If you are unsure which category fits your situation, use our Visa Finder or request a personal assessment.

Tip

Do not choose a visa only by its name. Review its purpose, eligibility requirements and supporting documents first.

NEED HELP CHOOSING THE RIGHT VISA?

Use our Visa Finder or contact us for a more personalized review of your options.

This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Eligibility and requirements vary by visa category.