Temporary Work Visas

There are several temporary work visas available to individuals who are seeking to come to the United States on a temporary basis to work. These visas are designed for individuals who will be working in the United States for a specific employer, and they generally allow the individual to work in the United States for a limited period of time.

One of the most common temporary work visas is the H-1B visa. This visa is for individuals who are working in a specialty occupation that requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Some examples of specialty occupations that may qualify for an H-1B visa include engineering, computer programming, and medicine.

Another temporary work visa is the H-2B visa, which is for individuals who are coming to the United States to perform temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work. This visa is often used by employers in industries such as landscaping, forestry, and tourism.

There are also several other temporary work visas available, including the L-1 visa for intracompany transferees, the O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability, and the TN visa for citizens of Canada and Mexico who are coming to the United States to work in certain professional occupations.

In general, obtaining a temporary work visa requires the individual to have a job offer from a U.S. employer, and the employer must go through a process to obtain a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. The individual must also go through the visa application process with the U.S. Department of State.

It is important to note that temporary work visas do not provide a path to permanent residency (a green card) in the United States. However, individuals who hold temporary work visas may be able to apply for a green card through a different process, such as through an employer sponsorship or through a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.