Additional Types of Visas

Albuquerque Immigration Attorney

There are many types of non-immigrant visas which an individual can apply for to obtain a temporary status in the U.S. At Maney & Gordon, P.A., we are a large immigration firm with 6 offices in 5 cities. An experienced Albuquerque immigration lawyer from our office can meet and discuss your individual situation and determine the type of visa that best applies to your situation. Armed with this information, we work energetically to get any issues regarding your application resolved towards obtaining the visa you need.

A B-1 or business visitor visa is used for attendance at conferences or business meetings, purchasing trips or making sales calls. It is generally granted for a period of 3 months or less, although extensions can be granted. A B-2 visa, visitor for tourism or pleasure, is intended for use by non-immigrants only and is for vacations, to see relatives and friends and personal trips.

Foreign students can obtain an F-1 visa which has specific requirements that must be met prior to filing an application. This visa is for studying within the U.S. at a college or university. It is also used when a student needs to go through an English as a second language program before attendance at a college or university.

What type of visa do you need?

Other common types of visas include:

• H-1B which permits a person to be employed in the U.S. in a field that requires highly specialized knowledge
• K-3 - used by spouses of U.S. citizens while they are waiting for approval of immigrant visa to enter the country
• L-1 visa allows for the transfer of a foreign employee to work in the U.S. if specific qualifications are met
• R-1 visas are used by religious workers for employment in the U.S. in a religious occupation for a religious organization
• TN NAFTA Treaty National - permits those who are citizens of Canada or Mexico to take part in business activities or employment in the U.S. temporarily, in certain occupations
• V-Visa allows permanent residents to have unmarried minor children or spouses come to the U.S., if they meet the requirement of this type of visa

With over 100 years of combined experience, we know what type of visa will work best for you and strive to provide the hard-hitting legal representation needed to obtain it.

Contact an Albuquerque immigration attorney to find out what type of visa will work best for your unique immigration needs.

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