Key Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications Chart

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Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: USA

A Chart describing key nonimmigrant visa classifications used by business visitors, temporary workers, students, exchange visitors and trainees. Information profiled includes eligibility criteria, procedures to obtain status and the maximum stay allowed for the status.

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