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USA Immigration and Naturalization laws and procedures can be complex and are continually changing. H1 Base, Inc has spent many years navigating our way around the USA immigration information maze. We have compiled an easy to follow and concise US Immigration section, in order to assist you find the right information, resources, visa or green card that is best for your situation. We also recommend that you keep up to date with changes in US immigration, via our immigration news sections. Welcome to America.


Step by Step and Easy to Follow Information and Guides:

USA VISAS / PERMITS
overview of visa types, quick tour, process, transfer, revalidation, FAQ's

GREEN CARD
how to get a green card, requirements, how long, interview, FAQ's

CITIZENSHIP
why and how to become a US Citizen ?

USA Immigration News & Updates
keep up to date with the latest US immigration developments


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List of Main US Visa Types and Names include:  

Travel and Tourism
B1 - Travel and short term business
B2 - Travel or medical treatment
Visa Waiver - Travel, tourist, holiday

Treaty Traders and Investors
E1 Treaty Trader, spouse and children
E2 Treaty Investor, spouse and children

Academic Students
F1 Academic Student
F2 Spouse or child of F1

For Foreign Medical Graduates
(see individual categories H1B, J1, O1, TN, E2)

Temporary Workers
H1B Specialty Occupations (Professionals, Graduates)
H1C Nurses going to work for up to three years in health professional shortage areas
H2A Temporary Agricultural Worker
H2B Temporary worker: skilled and unskilled
H3 Trainee
H4 Spouse or child of H1, H2, H3

E3 for Australians
TN1 for Canadians and Mexicans

OPT for International Students in USA

Foreign Media Representatives
I Visas for foreign media representatives

Exchange Visitors
J1 Visas for exchange visitors
J2 Spouse or child of J1

Fiancé(e) of US Citizen
K1 Fiancé(e)
K2 Minor child of K1
K3 Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (LIFE Act)
K4 Child of K3 (LIFE Act)

Fiancé(e) of Green Card Holder
V1 Fiancé(e) 

Intra-company Transfer (ICT)
L1A Executive, managerial
L1B Specialized knowledge
L2 Spouse or child of L1

Vocational and Language Students
M1 Vocational student or other non-academic student
M2 Spouse or child of M-1

Workers with Extraordinary Abilities
O1 Extraordinary ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, or Athletics
O2 Alien's (support) accompanying O1
O - Spouse or child of O1 or O2

Athletes and Entertainers
P1 Individual or team athletes
P1 Entertainment groups
P2 Artists and entertainers in reciprocal Exchange programs
P3 Artists and entertainers in culturally unique programs
P4 Spouse or child of P1, 2, or 3

International Cultural Exchange Visitors
Q1 International cultural exchange visitors
Q2 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program (Walsh Visas)
Q3 Spouse or child of Q-2

Religious Workers
R1 Religious workers
R2 Spouse or child of R1
 



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We are sure you will find everything you need in the following pages. But remember, USCIS Immigration laws are continually changing and you should register for our Free H1 Life Newzine which will keep you right up to date. Or learn from other H1'ers and GC holders about their real life experiences; join H1 Base and benefit from the many great services geared towards helping the H1 Community.


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