Visa
Visa
A document that allows a non-immigrant alien from a foreign country to travel to a U.S. port-of entry, and request permission of the U.S. immigration inspector to enter the U.S. Issuance of a visa does not guarantee entry to the U.S. The Customs and Border Protection Officer at the port-of-entry determines whether the non-immigrant alien can be admitted and decides how long the non-immigrant alien may stay for any particular visit.
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B-1 and B-2 Visas: The most common non-immigrant visa also known as the “visa for temporary visitors for business or pleasure” is used for persons desiring to enter the U. S. temporarily for Business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism, or medical treatment (B-2). Business reasons include “usual academic activity or activities” such as lecturing; attending meetings; and sharing knowledge, experience, or skills in master classes, readings, and performances.
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J-1 Visa: Non-immigrant visa issued by the U.S. to exchange visitors participating in programs that promote cultural exchange, especially to obtain medical, scientific, or educational training within the U.S. J-1 visitors may remain in the U.S. until the end of their exchange program, as specified on form DS-2019.
Policy # | Policy Title |
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FIN-014 | Honorarium Payments to Non-Employees Including Short-term, Non-Immigrant Alien Visitors |