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International citizens who wish to travel to the United States must obtain a U.S. visa. There are primarily two types of U.S. visas – immigrant and non-immigrant. This article highlights the differences between immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Interested individuals planning to travel to the U.S. must continue reading to know the difference and determine which one they need. However, before moving ahead with the differences, it is essential to learn what these denote.
An immigrant visa is a type of U.S visa that permits foreign citizens to permanently reside in the United States.
A non-immigrant visa allows international citizens to live and work in the United States for a temporary period.
The differences between immigrant and non-immigrant visas are tabulated below:
|
Point of Differences |
Immigrant Visa |
Non-immigrant Visa |
|
Purpose of issuance |
It is granted for permanent residency in the United States. |
It is granted to live and work in the U.S. temporarily, such as individuals visiting the U.S. for business, study, tourism, medical treatment etc. |
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Application process |
Employers or relatives can apply with USCIS or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. |
Applicants can directly apply to the embassy or U.S. consulate for a business non-immigrant (B-1) or tourist (B-2) visa. |
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Rights and privileges |
Individuals holding this visa enjoy most of the rights and prerogatives of the United States. |
International citizens holding this visa holder do not have the freedom to perform other activities other than the reasons they have been allowed to cross the U.S. borders. |
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