To enter the United States, Indian nationals must first get a non-immigrant visa. Non-immigrant visas are utilized by people who want to visit the United States temporarily to do certain tasks, such as business travelers, tourists, workers with specialized skills, and students. The applicant for a non-immigrant visa must demonstrate to the consular representative their intention to leave the United States after a brief stay.

Student Visa

Foreign nationals seeking higher education in the United States must be admitted by the institution or program. Once accepted, they will acquire the appropriate approval paperwork to provide when applying for a student visa. The I-20’s commencement date enables students 120 days to begin the visa application procedure, with an additional 30 days to leave the country. Students can receive the following visas:

F-1 Visa: This visa is granted to anyone who want to participate in academic programs at US-accredited colleges or in English-language improvement programs. You must obtain this visa if your course requires more than 18 hours per week. This visa is offered to secondary school students who are enrolled in a public institution.

M-1 Visa: This visa is for those who plan to undertake non-academic, vocational, or training in the United States. Non-immigrant visa holders with an A, E, H-4, F-2, G, J-2, L-2, or M-2 visa, among others, can enroll their children in public secondary and elementary schools.If a student takes a five-month or longer sabbatical from their studies abroad, they risk losing their F-1 or M-1 status, unless the activity is required for their studies.

Tourist or Business Visa

This visa is offered in two different formats. The two categories are frequently combined and awarded as a single visa. You must show the consular officer that your presence in the country is transitory and that you have the ability to pay your expenses there. Additionally, proof of residence outside the United States is required. This visa does not allow you to accept job.
B-1 Visa: B-1 is for business associates, individuals attending scientific, educational, or business conventions, estate settlements, and contract negotiations.

B-2 Visa: B-2 can be used for recreational or medical purposes. This includes travel, visiting friends and family, medical care, and social or service activities.F1-

Work visa

To work temporarily in the United States, you must get a visa according to the type of work you will be undertaking. To be eligible for H, L, O, P, and Q, the applicant’s petition must be accepted by the USCIS. Form I-129 must be approved before submitting a request for a work visa to the consulate. Form I-797, which serves as notification that your petition has been approved, will then be delivered to the employer. When you attend the Consulate for your interview, you must bring a copy of Forms I-797 and I-129. The following work visas are provided:

H1-B for a specialized occupation: YTo be eligible for an H1-B visa, you must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in your field of specialty. USCIS will examine whether your employment comes under this category and whether you are qualified to provide the requested service. The employer must submit a labour condition application to the Department of Labour detailing the terms of the employment contract with you.

H-1 B-1 is a temporary work visa: Singaporean and Chilean citizens can apply for temporary visas to work in the United States. Individuals must have an employment offer in the United States before applying for the visa.

H-2A for Seasonal Agricultural Workers: This visa allows U.S. firms to hire foreign nationals to fill temporary agricultural jobs for which U.S. workers are unavailable. The employer must file the Form I-129 petition on your behalf. Indians are not eligible for this visa.

H-2B Visa for Skilled and Unskilled Workers: This Visa is issued to people doing temporary or seasonal jobs in the United States where there is a labor shortage. Indians are not eligible for this visa.

H-3 for trainees: This is required if you are traveling to the United States for up to two years of employer-provided training in any field. You can be compensated for your training, but it cannot be used to produce meaningful employment.

H-4 for dependents: If you have a valid H Visa, your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may acquire an H-4 Visa to join you to the United States. However, your spouse and children who hold this visa are not permitted to work in the United States.

L-1 for intra-company transferees: If you work for an international company and are temporarily transferred to the parent branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of the company, you must obtain this visa. To be qualified for this visa, you must be a manager or executive with specialized experience in the function you intend to fill in the United States company. You must have worked for the multinational company for at least one year in the three years before the submission of your application for admission to the US.

L-2 for dependents: If you have a valid L Visa, your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be granted an L-2 visa to visit the United States. If your spouse desires to pursue employment in the United States, they must submit a completed Form I-765 along with the application fee. Your children will not be eligible to work in the United States.

Type-O Visa: This sort of Visa is available to individuals with exceptional abilities in science, education, the arts, business, and athletics, as well as exceptional performance in film and television production.

Type P Visa: This visa is available to athletes, entertainers, and necessary support personnel who come to perform in the United States.

Type Q Visa: This visa is necessary if you are traveling to the United States to engage in an international cultural exchange program for the aim of giving training, employment, and sharing your home country’s history, culture, and traditions. The petition must be filed by the sponsor and authorized by the USCIS.