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USA Visit Visas - Find the Right Category
PassX Immigration helps you choose the most suitable U.S. visa based on your travel purpose. Under U.S. immigration law, your reason for visiting and supporting documentation determine your visa category.
Whether you plan to reunite with family, pursue career opportunities, or invest in your future, the United States offers multiple immigration pathways.
At your U.S. embassy or consulate appointment, a consular officer assesses eligibility and assigns the relevant visa category.
Non-Immigrant Visa Categories and Travel Purposes
| Purpose of Travel | Visa Category | Pre-Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Business Visitor | B-1 | None |
| Tourist / Vacation | B-2 | None |
| Medical Treatment | B-2 | None |
| Athlete (Prize Money Only) | B-1 | None |
| Au Pair (Exchange Visitor) | J | SEVIS |
| Student (Academic / Vocational) | F / M | SEVIS |
| Professor / Scholar / Teacher | J | SEVIS |
| Specialty Occupation (Skilled Workers) | H-1B | DOL, USCIS |
| Performing Artist / Athlete / Entertainer | P | USCIS |
| Intra-Company Transfer | L | USCIS |
| Extraordinary Ability (O Visa) | O | USCIS |
| Religious Worker | R | USCIS |
| Cultural Exchange Visitor | Q | USCIS |
| Free Trade Agreement Professionals (Chile/Singapore) | H-1B1 | DOL |
| Treaty Trader / Investor | E | None |
| Journalist / Media | I | None |
| Temporary Agriculture Worker | H-2A | DOL, USCIS |
| Other Temporary Labor | H-2B | DOL, USCIS |
| Training (Non-employment) | H-3 | USCIS |
| NAFTA Professional (Canada/Mexico) | TN / TD | None |
| Domestic Employee (Accompanying Employer) | B-1 | None |
| Spouse/Child of Green Card Holder | V | None |
| Transit Through USA | C | None |
| Diplomat / Government Official | A | None |
| Crew Member | D | None |
| Exchange Visitor | J | SEVIS |
| Victim of Crime | U | USCIS |
| Victim of Human Trafficking | T | USCIS |
| NATO / International Organization Employees | G, NATO | None |
What You Need Before Applying
- Choose the correct visa category
- Complete required documentation and registrations (for example SEVIS, DOL approval, or USCIS filing)
- Maintain strong proof of purpose and home-country ties
What You Must Know Before Applying
- DOL (U.S. Department of Labor): Employer labor certification may be required before USCIS petition filing
- USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services): Some categories require petition pre-approval before embassy filing
- SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System): Student and exchange programs must be SEVIS-registered
- NA (Not Applicable): No prior U.S. agency approval required before visa filing
Immigrant Visa Categories and Travel Purposes
Immediate Relative and Family-Sponsored Visas
| Purpose | Visa Category |
|---|---|
| Spouse of a U.S. Citizen | IR1, CR1 |
| Spouse awaiting I-130 approval | K-3* |
| Fiance(e) of a U.S. Citizen | K-1* |
| Intercountry adoption by U.S. citizens | IR3, IH3, IR4, IH4 |
| Certain family members of U.S. citizens | IR2, CR2, IR5, F1, F3, F4 |
| Certain family members of green card holders | F2A, F2B |
Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
| Employment Preference Group | Visa Category |
|---|---|
| Priority Workers (EB-1) | E1 |
| Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability (EB-2) | E2 |
| Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers (EB-3) | E3, EW3 |
| Investors and Entrepreneurs (EB-5) | C5, T5, R5, I5 |
| Special Immigrants (EB-4), including Religious Workers | S**, SD, SR |
| Iraqi and Afghan nationals who supported U.S. operations | SI, SQ |
Other Immigrant Visas
| Purpose | Visa Category |
|---|---|
| Diversity Visa Program (Lottery) | DV |
| Returning Residents | SB |
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