Non-Immigrant Visas
Temporary Work Visa (H, L), Athletes and Artists Visa (O, P) or Religious Workers Visa (R)
Notice: If you intend to come to the United States temporarily to work or study, please read this pamphlet from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.
Original I-797 Approval Notice: Applicants for H, L, O, P or R visas need to submit the Notice of Action.
Photocopy OF I-129 Petition (If Applicable)
Proof of Employment: Letter of job offer/contract and most recent pay statement from US Company.
Dependents: Submit a copy of the I-797, together with a copy of the principal applicant's visa and birth or marriage records showing relation to principal applicant, if applying separately.
Note: As of January 2008, DHS requires electronic confirmation of I-129 petitions for the issuance of worker visas. Petition approval is now verified in the Department of State's system called Petition Information Management Service (PIMS). During your interview, the consular officer will use the receipt number of your I-797 approval notice to verify petition approval, so please make sure you bring the I-797 to the interview.
Please note that a visa will not be issued before this electronic confirmation is completed. Please apply for your visa well in advance of your travel date, and do not purchase plane tickets until you have received your visa.
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