There are several different types of US visas that visitors to the country can apply for. The type of US visa you can apply for is primarily determined by the reason behind your visit to the country. Here are the major US visa types for Indians:
1.US Non-Immigrant Visa: A US Non-Immigrant Visa is a type of US visa that is issued to visitors with a specific and short period of intended stay in the US. Under this category of visas, there are several subcategories of US Visas, namely:
●The US B1 Visa or Business Visa: If the purpose of your visit to the US is business, you can apply for a B1 Visa. This visa is applicable to people travelling to the USA for business conferences or to discuss any business-related matters.
●The US F1/M1 Visa or Student Visa: If you have been accepted to study at an educational institution in the United States of America, you can apply for an F1/M1 Visa for the duration of the academic programme. The types of Student Visas in the USA are:
❖The M1 Visa - for students accepted to vocational programmes
❖The F1 Visa - for students accepted to academic programmes
●The US H-1 B Visa or Work Visa: If you have accepted an offer of employment in the USA, you can apply for a US H-1 B Work Visa. This visa is sponsored by your employer and is usually valid for an initial period of three years. You are also eligible to take your family to the US, provided you clear the strict visa application and screening process for the same.
●The US H-2 B Visa or Work Visa: This visa is granted to unskilled workers hired for employment in the United States of America. This is the second type of US work visas and is sponsored by the employer of the visa applicant.
●The US B2 Visa or Tourist Visa: The US tourist visa is granted to people visiting the USA for tourism, meeting family or friends, etc.
●The US J1 or Q1 Exchange Visitor Visa: If you have been accepted into an exchange programme in the United States of America, this is the US visa category you must apply for. This visa is granted to students, researchers, and governmental visitors.
2.US Immigrant Visa: A US Immigrant Visa is a type of visa that is issued to people wishing to move to the United States of America for permanent residence. This category of visa is required to be sponsored by a US citizen, who can be the employer or relative of the applicant.
