This visa can be granted for up to a six month period, and can be extended for an additional six months. Permits a qualifying applicant to pursue a full course of study at a United States university, college or high school for up to eight years. Allows applicants with professional or specialized employment background to obtain employment in U.S. for an initial three year period.
Applicants can obtain a three year extension for a total stay of six years.
Employer must first obtain Labor Condition Application on behalf of applicant from Department of Labor before petition can be filed. Used by teachers, trainees, students, professors and researchers to participate in a designated exchange program for purposes of completing a degree plus 18 months of practical training. Fianc of United States Citizen. Allows fianc of United States citizen to come to U.S. and marry citizen within 90 day period. Citizen must have met fianc within previous two years.