The B-2 visa is issued to tourists or visitors for pleasure. Treaty Investor - The treaty investor visa allows foreign nationals to enter the United States for the purpose of directing and developing substantial investments made in a U.S. business. While a foreign student is participating in a full-time academic program, or immediately upon graduation, the student may apply for a period of practical training. The requirements are essentially that the practical training must be related to the course of study the student is pursuing. The school will certify that the sought after practical training will benefit academic training as well.
Most schools have a student advisor to assist foreign students with all the required paperwork.
The practical training period lasts 12 months. Specialty occupation is defined as an occupation which requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in such fields as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts. It also requires at least a bachelor's degree or higher in the specific specialty or its equivalent. The H-2 visa allows an agricultural worker to enter the U.S. and work for a temporary time period. Trainee - Visa classification applicable to trainees other than medical or academic.