The United States offers a diverse and dynamic experience for visitors, students, and business professionals alike. As a tourist, you can explore iconic landmarks, vibrant cities, and stunning natural wonders. For students, the US boasts world-renowned universities and colleges, providing top-tier education and cultural immersion. Business travelers can benefit from networking opportunities, innovative industries, and a global business hub. Whether you seek adventure, academic excellence, or professional growth, the US offers unparalleled opportunities and experiences.
Types of visas:
There are two main types of visas to apply for a US visa application, and each visa has more than one category.
Nonimmigrant Visas
2. Immigrant Visas
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- Common Nonimmigrant visas
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan issues several types of nonimmigrant visas for individuals who wish to travel to the United States temporarily. The most common nonimmigrant visa categories include:
- B-1/B-2 Visa (Visitor Visa)
Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).
- B-1: For business visitors, such as attending meetings, conferences, or negotiating contracts.
For Domestic employee visa:
Domestic employee visas are for persons who wish to accompany their employer to the United States to perform domestic duties in the United States for their employer.
- B-2: For tourists or individuals visiting family or friends in the U.S.
- Combination of B-1/B-2: Often issued together for those who may have both business and tourism purposes.
- F-1 Visa (Student Visa)
- For individuals who wish to study at an accredited U.S. educational institution, such as a university or language school.
- This visa allows you to stay in the U.S. as long as you are enrolled in a full-time program of study.
- J-1 Visa (Exchange Visitor Visa)
- For individuals participating in an exchange visitor program, such as a scholar, researcher, or au pair.
- J-1 visas are commonly used for programs like study abroad, cultural exchange, internships, or training programs.
- H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupation Workers)
- For professionals in specialized fields such as IT, engineering, medicine, and other industries requiring specialized knowledge.
- Requires an employer in the U.S. to sponsor the applicant.
- H-2A and H-2B Visas (Temporary Workers)
- H-2A: For temporary agricultural workers.
- H-2B: For temporary non-agricultural workers, such as those in hospitality, construction, or other seasonal jobs.
- L-1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee)
- For individuals who are being transferred to the U.S. by their employer to work in a managerial or specialized knowledge capacity.
- L-1A is for managers or executives, while L-1B is for employees with specialized knowledge.
- O-1 Visa (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability)
- For individuals with extraordinary skills in areas like science, arts, business, or athletics.
- Applicants must demonstrate national or international recognition of their achievements.
- E-2 Visa (Treaty Investor)
- For individuals from a country that has a treaty with the U.S. and who wish to invest a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business.
- K-1 Visa (Fiancé(e) Visa)
- For individuals who are engaged to a U.S. citizen and plan to marry within 90 days of arriving in the U.S.
- The K-1 visa allows the foreign national fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. to marry their U.S. citizen partner.
- M-1 Visa (Vocational/Nonacademic Student Visa)
- For individuals wishing to attend a U.S. vocational school or non-academic training programs.
- C-1 Visa (Transit Visa)
- For individuals traveling through the U.S. en route to another country.
- It is a temporary visa that allows travelers to stay in the U.S. for a short period while transiting to their final destination.
- R-1 Visa (Religious Worker)
- For religious workers (e.g., ministers, clergy members, and other religious personnel) who are coming to the U.S. to work for a religious organization.