VISAS


 

Visa Classifications 

B- 1 - Can only be reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses 

B- 2 - Tourist, no work possible

F- 1-  Student Visa

See International Services: http://www2.semo.edu/intadmit/arrival.html#Obtainingvisa 

H-1B - Job specific to the employer.  Maximum stay is six years 

H- 4 - Dependent of H-1B, no work permissible

J- 1- Student and Scholar Visa

See International Services: http://www2.semo.edu/intadmit/arrival.html#Obtainingvisa 

J- 2 - Dependent of J-1, work in professional field or field of study possible with authorization/letter from sponsor 

TN - Professional-level work by Canadians or Mexican nationals, employer specific 

O- 1 - An individual of “extraordinary” ability in the sciences, arts, education, business and athletics and is intended for those individuals that have risen to the top of their field 

WB -Visa waiver program (Business) – restrictions same as B-1 

LPR - (Lawful Permanent Residence) - This process is also known as obtaining a “green card” or “immigrant visa.”  Permanent Residence is not the same as U.S. Citizenship

 

 

 


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