Non-Immigrant Visas

You have a range of options to come to the United States for study, tourism, employment or cultural activities. The U.S. also opens its doors if you’re seeking refuge and protection. But you must use the correct non-immigrant pathway for a hassle-free legal entry. Kats Immigration Law is a preferred partner for immigrants coming to the U.S. for different purposes of short or long durations. Call today to get started.

What Is a Non-Immigrant Visa?

A non-immigrant visa allows you to come to the United States for a specific purpose and a limited time. You must go back to your home country or seek an extension to stay after the visa elapses. This category of visas is available for those who intend to come to the U.S. for business, work, study, tourism or family visits. It also includes special visas for people seeking protection and refuge in the country.

Kats Immigration Law led by Alina Kats is an immigration law firm in Brooklyn and Manhattan with a reputable history of offering assistance for non-immigrant visas. They guide you on the ideal pathway to come legally to the U.S. They are your trustworthy partners for a hassle-free entry into the U.S.

Which Are the Non-Immigrant Visas for Visiting the U.S.?

The most common non-immigrant visas are for tourists, students and businesspeople, because a large proportion of people entering the U.S. fall in these categories. A non-immigrant visa is suitable when you don’t want to stay on for long periods or permanently. These visas have less stringent eligibility requirements than immigrant visas.

Kats Immigration Law works with a broad range of immigrants. They help make the process smooth and easy to get non-immigrant visas, including:

• B-1/B-2 visitor visas
• E-1/E-2 treaty trader and investor visas
• E-3 Australian visas 
• F/M student visas
• H-1B/H-2B visas
• H-3 visas
• J/Q visas
• K-1 fiancé visas 
• L-1/L-1A/1B visas
• O-1 visas
• R-1 religious worker visas 
• TN visas
• Extension of stay and change of status requests 

Can I Work and Study in the U.S. on a Non-Immigrant Visa?

You’re allowed to work in the U.S. if you have the correct non-immigrant visa. Eligibility for these visas depends on your job offer, knowledge, skills and experience. You must demonstrate a positive contribution to the U.S. economy or interests.

Visas for work ensure you have fair wages, safe working environments and access to certain rights and benefits. Your New York City immigration attorney assists in obtaining work-related visas that include:

• H1B/H2B visas. You want an H1B visa for a specialty role requiring a bachelor’s degree, and an H1B visa for a temporary non-agricultural role.
• H3 visas. You need this visa if you want to study a course that’s not available in your country, but not for a graduate degree.
• L1/L1A/L1B visas. These visas are suitable when you’re transferring to your company’s U.S. headquarters, branch, affiliate or subsidiary. The L1A visa is for management cadre and L1B visa for specialized skills.
• O-1 visas. This visa is available if you have acclaimed talent and recognition in education, sciences, arts, business or athletics.
• TN visas. This visa is for Mexican or Canadian citizens coming to the U.S. for a specialist role, such as an engineer

Can I Bring My Fiancé to the U.S. on a Non-Immigrant Visa?

You can bring the person you intend to marry to the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa. The K-1 fiancé visa allows a person to come to the U.S., but they must get married to the sponsor within 90 days. Your spouse can then apply for adjustment of status to obtain a green card  for permanent residence.

When you’re seeking family reunifications, there are several pathways you can take, including non-immigrant visas. Your attorney assists your fiancé with some of the many forms and processes involved, such as:

• Preparing and filing the petition for Alien Fiancé Form I-129F
• Preparing your fiancé for the visa interview in their home country
• Preparing the necessary supporting documentation, like proof of your legal status in the U.S.
• Assisting with application for adjustment of status after marriage

What Visa Should I Get for a Religious or Cultural Exchange Program?

There are visas specifically designated for people coming to the U.S. for religious or cultural activities. These visas allow you to play different roles in the religious or cultural activities you’re participating in, including income-generating and learning roles.

Each year, Kats Immigration Law works with thousands of people coming to the U.S. for religious or cultural programs by helping you get the appropriate visas, which may include:

• R-1 visas. You need this visa for a religious occupation or vocation with a religious denomination recognized in the United States.
• J-1 visas. This visa is suitable if you’re coming to the U.S. as part of an exchange program in research, training, studying or teaching. It allows family accompaniment too.
• Q-1 visas. You need this visa for an international exchange program that promotes the history, culture and traditions of your home country. It allows for training and employment.

Are There Special Visas if I’m Seeking Safety and Refuge in the U.S.?

There are special non-immigrant visas for people fleeing war, persecution, torture and other risks to life and liberty. The U.S. is obliged to provide protection and safety for such people by different international conventions and treaties such as the Convention Against Torture

Your NYC attorney helps you figure out which way to best achieve eligibility for asylum and file the necessary applications for a visa that may include:

• I visas. You’re eligible for this visa as a victim of serious crimes such as human trafficking and are willing to help U.S. law enforcement catch and prosecute the perpetrators.
• T visas This visa is provided for victims of human trafficking.
• U visas You may be eligible for this visa as a victim of domestic, sexual or felony assault and are willing to work with government law enforcement agencies.

Contact Kats Immigration Law today in Brooklyn or Manhattan for a virtual consultation before you even take the first step on U.S. soil to improve your chances of obtaining the correct visa for your status.