1) Evidence that your stay in the United States will be temporary.
F-1 Visa
Study in an academic or language-training program at a qualifying US college or university.
Until graduation or your last day as a student, plus a 60 day grace period.
Obtain an I-20 from your school, and complete the online DS-160 application.
1) Enrollment in an SEVP-approved school. 2) In an academic or language-training program (vocational programs do not qualify).
H-1B Visa
Employment in a specialty occupation.
Duration of employment relationship.
Your employer handles the application process.
1) Position in a specialty occupation. 2) Position related to your field of study. 3) Pay at or above the actual or prevailing wage. 4) Valid employment relationship. 5) Available at time of petition.
H-4 Visa
Family members of an H-1B worker.
Duration of the H-1B visa used as the basis for the H-4 visa.
Complete the online DS-160 application once the H-1B holder has received their I-797 notice of approval.
1) Spouse or child of an H-1, H-2, or H-3 visa holder.
J-1 Visa
Participation in an exchange visitor program.
Dependent on program. Ranges from 4 months to 7 years, plus a 30 day grace period.
Complete the DS-2019 form provided to you by your program’s sponsor.
Varies by program.
K-1 Visa
Fiancee of a US citizen traveling to the US to marry that citizen.
90 days, during which marriage must occur.
US citizen completes the I-129F petition, then fiancee completes the DS-160 application.
1) US citizen petitioner. 2) Marrying within 90 days of fiancee’s entrance. 3) Free to marry. 4) Has met fiancee in person at least once in the 2 years before application (with certain exceptions.)
Marriage Green Card in U.S.: $1,900 Marriage Green Card Abroad: $2,100 Green Card for a Parent in US: $1,750 Green Card for a Parent Abroad: $1,950 Perm(LC) : $4,500 I-140 : $2,000 I-485 : $1,500 K-1 Visa : $1,450 Change of Status : $1,500 N-400 : $600 Re-Entry Permit : $500 Green Card Extension : $300