subject: US Visas - Types [print this page] The non immigrant visas are for the travelers who come to US for a wide range of purpose. The purpose may be due to business, tourism, participants in exchange programs, medical reasons, performing artists, students, Government representatives and other kinds of temporary work. In other words, all those who wish to be in U.S. for a short duration of time. Most of the non immigrant visas have an expiration date and also has an advantage of being extended a certain number of times. The non immigrant visas differ from each other in the kinds of privileges they offer, as well as how long they are valid. There are many types of non Immigrant visas for e.g Business visitors(B-1 ), Tourism/vacation/pleasure visitors(B2), Exchange visitors (J), Medical treatment (B-2), etc. It is always important to have all the necessary information you need to apply for the required visa and the steps to be followed.
