Trainee Visas that can be issued.  Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age of H-3 visa holder are eligible for H-4 visas. Dependents may remain in the United States, travel in and out of the country, but are not allowed to work on H-4 visa status.

For more information on the Temporary H-3 Trainee Work Visa visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/TempWorker.htm.

8.       J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR VISA.  The U.S. government issues J-1 visas to individuals who take part in a wide range of exchange visitor programs sponsored by schools, businesses, and a variety of organizations and institutions. These programs are envisioned for business and industrial trainees, scholars, students, international visitors, teachers, research assistants and on cultural missions. In addition, there are several exchange visitor programs for young people, including summer employment programs, internship programs for university students, and au-pair programs.

You meet the criteria for a J-1 exchange visitor visa if you are coming to the United States as a student, scholar, trainee, teacher, professor, research assistant, medical graduate or international visitor who is participating in a program of studies, training research or cultural enrichment specifically designed for such individuals by the United States Department of State, through its Bureau of Educational an Cultural Affairs.

For more information on the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/exchvisit.htm#exchange.

9.       K-1 FIANCEE VISA.  The K-1 Visa, also known as the Fiancée Visa, may be used by U.S. citizens who wish to bring their prospective husbands or wives to the United States with the intention of getting married. Minor children of fiancées can also accompany them to the United States; they will be issued K-2 visas. The U.S. citizen must file a petition with the USCIS on behalf of the foreign fiancé(e). After the petition is approved, the fiancé(e) can obtain a K-1 fiancée visa. The K-1 visa is issued at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. The marriage must take place within 90 days of the fiancé(e) entering the United States.

NOTE:  Until the actual marriage takes place, the fiancé(e) is considered a non-immigrant. A     non-immigrant is a foreign national seeking to temporarily enter the United States for a specific purpose.  A fiancé(e) may not obtain an extension of the 90-day original non-immigrant admission. After the marriage takes place, the foreign national may apply for a Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. citizen.

For more information on the K-1 Fiancée Visa visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/hdifiance.htm.

10.       L-1 INTRACOMPANY TRANSFER.  Individuals who are employed outside the U.S. as executives, managers or in a position which requires specialized knowledge may qualify for a L-1 intracompany transfer work visa. If the applicant is already in the U.S. a change of status might be possible, which enables the individual to obtain L-1 status without leaving the country and having to apply for the L-1 visa at a U.S. consulate abroad.

The process of applying for a L-1 work visa is a 2 step process.
- Step 1: The Petition
- Step 2: The Application

The main requirement is that the applicant must be employed outside the United States and is being transferred to the United States branch, subsidiary, affiliate, or joint venture partner of the non-U.S. company. There are no quota restrictions for L-1 work visas and the visa can be issued quickly if the applicant meets all the requirements. Spouses and accompanying children of L-1 visa holders are also allowed to come to the United States and will be issued L-2 visas.

Applications for L-1 Intracompany Transfers are handled through the appropriate U.S. Consulate Office.  Visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://usembassy.state.gov for a detailed listing of all U.S. Embassy and Consulates.

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