Exploring the World of U.S. Visa Options

There are a lot of options out there when it comes to getting a U.S. Visa.  As a matter of fact, there are over 180 different types of U.S. Visas that are available for a variety of reasons. If you are a foreign national that wants to enter the United States, getting a Visa is absolutely a priority, a requirement for entry into the country and to remain for any period, whether it be temporary or permanent. Even as an employer looking to fill Jacksonville jobs, it is vital that you know the different types of U.S. Visas available so that you know your workers are eligible to be doing the jobs you hire them for.Who Qualifies for a Visa?The U.S. Visas were created for those that are looking to enter the United States as immigrants. If they are a current resident of a different country and want to enter the United States either temporarily or permanently to work, a Visa is required. The same goes for students as well that may have made it into the United States to pursue a higher education, such as undergraduate or graduate college studies.A United States Visa can be applied for at the Department of State; that is also the location of which they will be issued. Once they have a United States Visa, they are considered to be legal immigrants and will be granted access into the country.Temporary Worker Nonimmigrant VisaOne of the more common types of Visas that are applied for and issued are known as the temporary worker nonimmigrant Visa. This Visa is issued to workers that operate in very particularized occupations. Some of these occupations are considered to be more specialized than others. A perfect example of this may be a dedicated type of computer programmer or computer systems analyst.The great thing about this type of Visa is that it allows entry of individuals into the country to do this kind of work because there is not the necessary talent already in the country to do it. The purpose of the Visas is to help employers. If they need that specialized type of computer programmer, this Visa type can be used to get them into the country so that they can fulfill that labor need.Permanent Immigrant VisasA permanent Visa, otherwise known as an Immigrant Visa, is also available if you want to try and make your way into the United States and remain here permanently.  The most common variation of this are Visas that are not subject to numerical limitations that are granted to immediate relatives of citizens already in the United States.  A spouse of a United States Citizen or a child of a current United States citizen that is under the age of twenty-one is a perfect example of this.The other variation is that of a Visa that is subject to numerical limitations. Those that get family sponsorship and are here in the United States in an employment-related manner are going to be able to get this type of Visa so that they can do their job legally.Seeking Higher Education or BusinessVisas are also available to those that are here in the country for higher education. This allows a foreign national to come into the country so that they can attend a college for a set period and learn a trade or skill, a knowledge base that may not be available in the country that they reside in currently.Temporary Visas may also be granted if you are simply here for a short period of business. If you are a business owner that is thinking of expanding into the United States, you may be able to get a Visa for a month or two to research and attend meetings to try and make that a reality.As an employer trying to fill Jacksonville jobs, you want to make sure that everyone you hire is legal. Be aware of the processes that are necessary for employees to get U.S. Visas and also learn how to check for them as well. The more knowledge that you have about the process for Visas the better off you and your employees are going to be. We at the Law Office of Robert L. Berlin can help clear the air of any confusion that remains around this favorite tool for immigrants.