美国学生签证属于哪一类?
F-1 (Academic) 学术类,去美国上学的学生。 申请该类签证时,需要提供I-20表格。
M-1(Vocational/Professional), M-2 (Language training only )培训类或语言学习类,主要是一些专业培训和英语培训课程(包括ESL)。 申请该类签证时,也需要提供I-20表格。 F-1, M-1,和M-2签证都是非移民签证
O-1, O-2, and P-1, P-2, P-3 visas are all for people with extraordinary abilities or skills.
Q-1 is a special nonimmigrant program for foreign nationals who enroll in programs sponsored by the US government to promote cultural exchange.
R-1 visa allows religious workers, R-2 visa holders are the spouses of R-1 Visa Holders, to work legally and live temporarily in the United States while assisting at churches etc. These Visas are not intended for ordinary, paid employees.
T-1 and T-2 are temporary visas that allow foreign scientists who have received requests from US companies to come here on a special basis. T visas do not require sponsorship by an employer, but they must be used within one year of getting them. The period can be extended under certain conditions.
U-1 through U-5 are employment visas issued in limited circumstances where it would otherwise violate immigration laws to employ someone without proper authorization. They were created as a safety valve to give immigrant workers legal status when no other category applies, usually during periods of high unemployment. Examples include seasonal agricultural workers , and members of professional sports teams coming into the country before their competition begins to train.
USCIS currently offers some online information about the various types of visas: URL URL