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Temporary Visa: B1, B-1, B2, B-2, E Visa, K Visa, Fiance Visa

Generally speaking, U.S. immigration laws divide all non-US citizens in Jacksonville, Florida into two groups: immigrants and non-immigrants. Non-immigrants receive what are commonly referred to as temporary visas. They are generally admitted for specific purposes such as temporary work, business pursuits, employment, tourism, and academic or vocational study. Non-immigrants are admitted for a limited durations and must comply with any restrictions imposed on their activities. Since the duration and conditions of their stay in Jacksonville, Florida are more limited, the admission criteria for non-immigrants are generally less demanding and, unlike many immigrants, they are less likely to be subject to numerical restrictions.

To qualify as a non-immigrant, the individual seeking admission must generally fall within one of the categories described in Section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Many of these categories are discussed in our section on Employers and Workers.

Some of the more common non-immigrant visa categories include:

B1 Business Visitors,
B2 Temporary Visitors for Pleasure / Tourist Visa,
C1 Aliens in Transit,
E Category Treaty Traders and Investors,
F Category Academic Students,
H1B Professionals,
H2A Temporary Agricultural Workers,
H2B Temporary Workers,
H3 Trainees,
J Category Exchange Visitors,
K1 Fiancees / Fiance and K3 Spouses of U.S. Citizens,
L Category Inter-Company Transferees,
M Category Vocational Students,
Trade NAFTA Non-Immigrants,
O Category Individuals with Extraordinary Abilities, and
P Category Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers.

If you or a family member need assistance qualifying for a non-immigrant visa, contact an experienced Jacksonville immigration lawyer today. Our Jacksonville immigration lawyer offers free consultations to all prospective clients.