PETITION-BASED VISAS

Visa Type	Description
H1B	Temporary worker – distinguished merit (specialty occupation)
K	Spouse or fiancé(e) of U.S. citizen
L1	Intra-company transferee (executive/managerial, specialized knowledge)
O1	Alien of extraordinary ability
Q1	International cultural exchange
P1	Athlete(s) or entertainment group
P2	Artist(s) – reciprocal exchange
P3	Culturally unique artist(s)
P4	Spouse/child of P-1, P-2 or P-3

To apply for an H1B, K, L1, O1, Q1 or P visa, you will need to schedule an appointment for an interview in advance by emailing at NIV Appointment Request.

H1B, K, L1, O1, Q1 or P visas

At the time of the interview, you MUST bring the following to the Embassy:

• A passport valid for travel to the United States (At least 6 months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the Unites States).
•  Fully completed and signed visa application forms (DS-156 & DS-157).
• Two photographs (click here for important details on photo requirements).
•  Prior passports, if any.
• BCIS Extensions, if applicable.
• BCIS Notice of Action (I-797), if applicable.
• Complete and updated CV and list of publications.
• Transcripts from post-high school education, if applicable.
• Any other documents that may be in support to the application.

For more information, please click on Temporary workers to visit the Department of State related visa website.

K Visa
Please go to Spouse or Fiancé(e) of U.S. citizen under the Immigrant Visa section link to the left.