U.S. Temporary Work Visas
Below are the non-immigrant working visas, also known as temporary work visas, that allow you to work in the United States.
- H-1B – Workers in a specialty occupation (dependent visa: H-4)
- H-1B1 – Workers in a specialty occupation from Chile and Singapore (dependent visa: H-4)
- TN – NAFTA professionals from Mexico and Canada (dependent visa: TD)
- O-1 – Workers with extraordinary ability or achievement (dependent visa: O-3)
- E-1 – Essential employees from a trading treaty country (dependent visa: E-1)
- E-2 – Essential employees from a trading treaty country (dependent visa: E-2)
- E-3 – Workers in a specialty occupation from Australia (dependent visa: E-3)
- H-2A – Temporary agricultural workers from an eligible country (dependent visa: H-4)
- H-2B – Temporary non-agricultural workers from an eligible country (dependent visa: H-4)
U.S. Immigrant Visas
Below is the U.S. employment-based permanent visa, also known as an immigrant visa or "Green Card".
If you have older children (21+) and plan to settle in the US long-term, a green card will be a better option for your family. All your children will benefit from your green card, by extension. Their only obligation will be to reside in the United States for at least 6 months per year.
- EB-3 – Unskilled Workers
Cultural Exchange & Student Visas
Below are the cultural exchange and student visas that allow you to work in the United States.
- J-1 Intern/Trainee – Students, recent graduates, young professionals (dependent visa: J-2)
- OPT/CPT – F-1 students (dependent visa: F-2)