Temporary work visas
What to do to obtain a temporary work visa?
Some foreign national seek a temporary work visa wishing to temporarily stay in the United States to either work, travel, or learn the culture. The United States government designed specific nonimmigrant visas that allow foreign nationals legally enter and remain in the United States for an established period of time whether to work or to travel. If you are interested in the nonimmigrant visa, please contact our immigration attorney who will be able to consult and assist you with the process.
Temporary work visa types
Depending on the occupation and the purpose of travel, an individual may qualify for a certain temporary work visa, which are:
| Visa | Applicant | Period of stay |
E-1 Treaty Traders | A foreign trader of a treaty country | E-1 visa holders are allowed an initial stay of 2 years |
E-2C CNMI Investor | A long-term CNMI investors | E-2C visa holders are allowed an initial stay of 2 years |
E-2 Treaty Investors | A foreign investor of a treaty country | E-2 visa holders are allowed an initial stay of 2 years |
E-3 Certain Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia | Australian professionals | E-3 visa holders are allowed an initial stay of 2 years |
H-1B Specialty Occupations and Fashion Models | Specialty Occupations, DOD Cooperative Research and Development Project Workers, and Fashion Models | H-1B visa holders are allowed a stay of 3 years or 6 years total |
H-2A Agricultural Workers | Sponsored foreign nationals who will fill temporary agricultural jobs | H-2A visa holders may be granted the period of time authorized on the temporary labor certification |
H-2B Non-Agricultural Workers | Sponsored foreign nationals who will fill temporary non-agricultural jobs | H-2B visa holders may be granted the period of time authorized on the temporary labor certification |
| H-3 Nonimmigrant Trainee | A foreign trainee or Special education exchange visitor | H-3 visa holders are allowed a stay of 2 years as a trainee and 18 months as a special education exchange visitor |
I Representatives of Foreign Media | A foreign information media representative | I visa holders are allowed a stay as indicated on Arrival/Departure Record |
L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager | Foreigners of executive or managerial level | L-1A visa holders are allowed a stay of 1 or 3 years, according to the purpose |
L-1B Intracompany Transferee Specialized Knowledge | Foreign employees with specialized knowledge | L-1B visa holders are allowed a stay of 1 or 3 years, according to the purpose |
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement | Foreign nationals with Extraordinary Ability in art, science, athletics, or business or achievements in television industry | O-1 visa holders are allowed a stay of up to 3 years |
P-1A Internationally Recognized Athlete | Individual athlete or a team/group member; essential support personnel | P-1A visa allows its holder to remain in America until an event is completed |
P-1B Member of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group | Member of entertainment group | P-1B visa allows its holder to remain in America until an event is completed |
P-2 Performer or Group Performing under Reciprocal Exchange Program | Artist or entertainer | P-2 visa allows its holder to remain in America until an event is completed |
P-3 Artist or Entertainer Part of a Culturally Unique Program | Artist or entertainer coming to teach, coach, develop a unique performance | P-3 visa allows its holder to remain in America until an event is completed |
Q Cultural Exchange | Participant of cultural exchange program | Q visa holders are allowed a stay of up to 15 months |
R-1 Temporary Religious Workers | Minister or individual in another religious vocation or occupation | R-1 visa holders are allowed an initial stay of up to 30 months |
TN NAFTA Professionals | Qualified Mexicans and Canadians | TN visa holders are allowed an initial stay of up to 3 years |
You may entrust you temporary work visa case to a professional immigration attorney Larisa Tenberg, Esq. Contact Tenberg Law Offices, LLC via 24/7 hotline at 1(267)664-6769 to get more information and to learn your legal options.
