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SOME VISAS AND WHAT DO THEY MEANT
IMMIGRANT
VISAS:
PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR "GREEN CARD"
Immigrant visas grant permanent resident status (or
a "Green Card"), which allows foreigners to permanently reside and
work in the United States, as well as to travel in and out of the USA.
Generally, when a foreigner obtains a Green Card, his or her accompanying spouse
(wife or husband) and unmarried children under 21 also obtain green cards.
Depending on the way in which Permanent Residence was obtained, after three to
five years, a person with a "Green Card" may apply for citizenship.
NON-IMMIGRANT
(TEMPORARY) VISAS:
B-1 BUSINESS VISITORS
In general, this type of visas is issued for individuals who can
demonstrate a business-related reason for visiting the United
States. Length of stay is up to 1 year.
B-2 TOURISTS VISAS
This visa enables foreigners to travel and vacation temporarily
in the U.S. Such trips can not involve employment, study or
marriage. The length of stay varries and may be up to one year.
OTHER
NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
K-1 FIANCEE VISAS
This visa is for those planning to marry a U.S. citizen, but are currently
outside of the United States. Person granted the K-1 visa has 90 days from the
date of entry to the country to marry; no extensions are allowed. After the
marriage, a K-1 visa holder must apply for a Green Card. (See also
VISA
K-1 INFO)
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