B & W helps clients obtain temporary visas to work, visit or study in the United States. Our attorneys have the experience necessary not only to obtain each particular visa, but also to advise you which of the several temporary categories is the best fit for you. Some temporary visas are excellent stepping-stones to permanent residence. Some visas last only a few weeks; some allow status up to seven years or more. Some categories allow you to work legally in the U.S.; others afford the ability to attend university, high school or vocational school. Some allow business start-up or investment.
The following is a brief list of the most commonly used temporary visa categories:
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B-1/B-2-visitors to the U.S. for pleasure or business;
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E-1/E-2-business investors or traders;
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F-1-students attending U.S. schools full-time;
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H-1B-professional workers (typically those with bachelor or higher degree);
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H-2B-temporary or seasonal workers;
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J-1-exchange visitors, usually to study or work in the U.S.;
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K-1-fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens;
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K-3-spouses of U.S. citizens;
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L-1-intracompany transferees who are managers or executives;
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M-1-students attending vocational schools;
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O-1-persons with extraordinary abilities in the arts, sciences or athletics;
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P-1-athletes;
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P-3-artistic or entertainment groups;
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R-1-religious workers or ministers.
B & W can help you obtain the visa category that is right for you, and assist you in the process of changing status from your current category to the new category. In appropriate cases, we can also obtain legal status and work authorization for your dependent family members.
For a recent article Mr. Wichmer and Mr. Bolourtchi wrote for the Missouri Bar on H-1Bs and H-2Bs,
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