VisaTypes.com: Every U.S. Visa Type Explained

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United States · Nonimmigrant and immigrant classifications

Every U.S. visa type, explained in plain language.

Eligibility, fees, timelines and application steps for each classification, with a link to the official source for every fact.

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Work & business

28 types

Temporary employment, intracompany transfers, treaty traders and investors.

H-1BL-1AO-1ATNEB-2

Study & exchange

6 types

Academic and vocational study, exchange programs, and work authorization after graduation.

F-1J-1OPTM-1H-3

Family

14 types

Spouses, fiancé(e)s, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

K-1CR-1IR-1IR-5F2A

Visit & tourism

5 types

Tourism, medical treatment, business meetings, transit and the Visa Waiver Program.

B-2VWP / ESTAB-1BCCC-1

Immigrate

19 types

Permanent residence through employment, investment, the Diversity Visa and special immigrant categories.

EB-5CR-1IR-1EB-2DV

Humanitarian & other

14 types

Victims of crime and trafficking, temporary protected status, diplomats, international organizations and crew.

TPSU-1T-1A-1 / A-2 / A-3Asylum

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How this directory works

Each visa page is built from the governing statute, regulations and agency guidance. Key figures link to their official source, and each page shows the date it was last reviewed. Where rules are in flux, we say so rather than guess.

Sourced, not summarized

Links to USCIS, the Department of State, DOL and the eCFR on every page.

Dated

A visible last-reviewed date and a change log on each visa.

Not legal advice

General reference only. For your situation, consult a licensed immigration attorney or an accredited representative.