What U.S. Visa Do I Need?
Use this table to help you identify visas that may be suitable for your needs. This list covers all the main U.S. visas that Velie Law can help with, and is not comprehensive. Refer to specific visa pages for more details.
(If you need a non-US visa for any other country, contact us and we will help you through our OnlineVisas.com network)
Temporary U.S. Work Visas
| Visa Type | Length of Stay | Renewable | Can Work | Can Study | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1/B2 Visa: Multi-use visitor’s visa | Up to 6 months | Yes (6 months) | Only in limited exceptions | No | Yes |
| E1 Visa: Treaty trader | Up to 2 years | Yes (as long as company is viable) | Yes (own company) | Yes (with limits) | Yes (can work with authorization) |
| E2 Visa: Treaty investor | Up to 2 years | Yes (as long as company is viable) | Yes (specific company) | Yes (with limits) | Yes (can work with authorization) |
| E3 Visa: Australian Specialty Occupation Professional | Up to 2 years | Yes (2 year increments without limitation) | Yes | Yes (with limits) | Yes (can work with authorization) |
| H1B Visa: Specialty Occupation | Up to 3 years | Yes (up to 3 additional years, then must obtain Green Card) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| H3 Visa: Trainee work visa | Up to 18/24 months | No | Yes | Yes (with limits) | Yes |
| I Visa: Foreign media | Up to 12 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | May apply (I2) |
| J1 Visa: Exchange visitor | Variable | Yes, variable | Yes (with limits) | Yes (with limits) | May apply (J2) |
| L1 Visa: Intra-company transfer | Up to 3 years | Yes (L1A: 2-year increments, up to 4 years; L1B up to 5 years total) | Yes | Yes | May apply (L2) |
| O1 Visa: Extraordinary ability | Up to 3 years | Yes (1-year increments, no limit to extensions) | Yes | Yes (part-time) | May apply (O3) |
| P1 Visa: Athlete or entertainer | Variable | Yes (5-year increments, up to 10 years) | Yes | Yes (part-time) | May apply (P4) |
| P3 Visa: Artists or entertainers in culturally unique program | Up to 1 year | Yes (1 year +) | Yes | Yes (part-time) | May apply (P4) |
| R1 Visa: Religious organization worker | Up to 30 months | Yes (up to 30 months) | Yes (with limits) | Yes | May apply (R2) |
| TN Visa: Canadian and Mexican professionals | Up to 3 years | Yes (1 year +) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Permanent Residency U.S. Work Visas (Green Cards)
| Visa Type | Length of Stay | Renewable | Can Work | Can Study | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB1-1 Visa: Extraordinary ability green card | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EB1-2 Visa: Academic employment-based green card | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EB1-3 Visa: Green card for multinational executives or managers | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EB2 Visa: Employment-Based Exceptional ability or advanced degree green card | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EB2 Visa: Skilled, professional, or other worker green card | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EB5 Visa: Immigrant investor green card | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Temporary U.S. Family Visas
| Visa Type | Length of Stay | Renewable | Can Work | Can Study | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K1 Visa: Fiancé marriage visa | Up to 6 months | No extension | With USCIS permission | Short-term | May apply (K2) |
| K2 Visa: Child of fiancé visa holder | Up to 6 months (as per K1) | No extension | With authorization | Short-term | No |
| K3 Visa: Spouse of a U.S. citizen | Up to 2 years | Yes (up to 2 years) | With USCIS permission | Yes | May apply (K4) |
| K4 Visa: Child or children of a K-3 Spouse Visa holder | Up to 2 years (as per K3) | No extension | With authorization | Yes | No |
Permanent Residency U.S. Family Visas (Green Cards)
| Visa Type | Length of Stay | Renewable | Can Work | Can Study | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cards (Immediate Family) | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | No? |
| Family Preference Green Cards | Indefinite | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |