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Introduction to common visa types in the United States

There are many different kinds of visas to go to America. Let me tell you about the specific conditions and scope of application of these visas. I believe you can find a visa category that meets your own conditions after reading it.

Common American visa types -B 1/B2 visa.

B- 1/B-2 visa is the most non-immigrant visa issued in the United States every year. You can apply for a B- 1 /B-2 visa for sightseeing, business, entertainment, visiting relatives and friends, seeking medical treatment, attending conferences, going to exhibitions and handling personal affairs in the United States. B- 1/B-2 visas are divided into three months, one year and three years. Fifth, many domestic investors are not familiar with several visas commonly used in the United States. Usually, the application requirements for different types of visas, the length of stay in the United States and the subsequent green card application are confusing.

The validity period is one year, ten years and forever. The number of entries is also divided into one entry and multiple entries. American embassies and consulates in different countries and regions, or different consuls in the same embassy and consulate, have great discretion over the validity or number of entry visas. At present, it is easier for Hong Kong and Taiwan residents to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa with multiple entry for one to five years, while it is easier for Chinese mainland residents to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa with multiple entry for three months to one year. The difficulty of applying for a B- 1/B-2 visa depends on different countries and situations. The United States has granted visa-free treatment to some countries, such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and Britain.

EB-5 investment immigrants, a common visa type in the United States, directly apply for permanent residents, that is, green cards.

Individuals who invest a considerable amount in newly established or existing American enterprises can obtain the qualification of permanent residents, which is what many people call a "green card". The basic requirement of this kind of application (commonly known as "EB-5" application) is that individuals have to make personal investment that reaches the minimum required amount, and the investment has the risk of losing money. Generally speaking, this means that the person directly invests in cash or assets, and the investment period can be as long as two years. The minimum investment required may be 500,000 or 6,543.8+0,000 dollars, depending on the unemployment rate in the investment area. For such applications, it is very important to create employment opportunities.

At present, EB-5 investment immigrants based on the regional center model authorized by USCIS and the investment projects operated by regional centers are popular in China, and they need to apply to USCIS for approval before they can openly look for investors in the market. Although investors are not required to participate in the management personally, the conditions for obtaining a permanent green card remain unchanged: 1) 500,000 or110,000 venture capital needs to be continuously invested within two years. 2) After two years, it is necessary to create 10 new full-time and legal jobs.

There are many ways to get a green card in the United States, but in comparison, EB-5 investment immigrants are more favored by investors because they have no personal business experience or academic qualifications and the application process takes a short time.

Common types of American visas -L- 1 work visa

Foreign companies with companies in the United States (such as subsidiaries, affiliated companies or joint ventures) can apply for the temporary transfer of important employees to the United States. This visa is applicable to managers, managers and some technicians who have worked continuously for 1 year in foreign companies outside the United States for three years before the application. If enterprises, jobs and individuals can meet the minimum qualification requirements, L- 1 visa holders can work in the United States for up to 7 years. The seven-year period is not granted at one time, but in stages, and the length of each stage depends on the time when the employer successfully operates in the United States. Many people can easily obtain permanent resident status. Foreign companies must establish qualified relationships with their subsidiaries in the United States, such as parent companies and subsidiaries, subsidiaries or joint ventures. The overseas work of employees and the work to be done in the United States must meet the definition requirements of the American government for managers and their qualifications and professional knowledge needs. In most cases, the application letter can be sent to USCIS to apply for L- 1 visa.

Common types of visas in the United States -H- 1B work visa

This visa is suitable for foreigners who come to the United States to engage in temporary professional work. The most basic requirement for obtaining this visa is a bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and/or work experience. This is the minimum requirement for being able to do this kind of work. Employers can offer H- 1B job opportunities to those who meet the requirements of H- 1B visa, even if there are American workers who can do this job. However, the number of H- 1B places is only 65,000 per year, so we should make careful plans and apply as soon as possible.

The initial entry period of H- 1B visa holders can be as long as three years, and then it can be extended for three years, and finally it can be as long as six years. Assuming that there are still H- 1B visa places, the whole application process will take 90 days or more. Applicants can shorten the application time by paying extra acceleration fees. In this case, the government will review the application within 15 working days. However, if the number of visas issued exceeds the annual quota, even if the applicant's application has been approved, he must wait for the visa. If you get a visa, when the applicant wants to enter the United States, he must submit H- 1B visa approval. Spouses with H- 1B visas and eligible children can stay in the United States as H-4 for the same period of time. Individuals with H-4 status are not allowed to work in the United States.