{"id":1187,"date":"2024-07-28T07:33:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T07:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:55:07","slug":"types-of-us-visas-immigrant-nonimmigrant-visas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/types-of-us-visas-immigrant-nonimmigrant-visas\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of US Visas, Categories – Immigrant and Nonimmigrant 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United States of America is one of the dream destinations irrespective of whether you live permanently or temporarily here. Therefore, a US visa is one of the mandatory documents for traveling to the US. There are two variants in the US Visas issued to foreign nationals. Only the US Consulate or Embassy can issue all types of US visas. Obtaining a US visa for Philippine passport holders<\/a> in 2026 involves navigating through various types and categories, including both immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Moreover, each with its own set of requirements and application steps. However, the Visa does not guarantee the candidate’s entry. On presenting the Visa, a CBP officer inspects your eligibility and determines your entry into the US for all types of visas.<\/p>\n

USA Immigrant Visas<\/h2>\n

This visa category is issued to foreign nationals who permanently settle in the US\u2014popularly referred to as the Green Card<\/a>. An employer, relative, or close associate sponsors the candidate in most cases. Moreover, other criteria include individuals with extraordinary talent or skills, and investors can key in their application without any support. The candidate needs to present the visas before the visa expiry. After clearance, the candidate can apply for a permanent resident (LPR) or a green card.<\/p>\n

Types of US Immigrant Visas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
EB-1<\/strong><\/td>\nEB-2<\/strong><\/td>\nEB-3<\/strong><\/td>\nEB-4<\/strong><\/td>\nEB-5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extraordinary talent in science\/ art\/ education\/ business\/ medicine or athletics with documented evidence of their brilliance, i.e., Nobel Prize<\/td>\nExceptional skill level, background, and in-depth knowledge of science\/art\/business<\/td>\nSkilled & Unskilled workers and professionals with a permanent employment letter from a US-based employer<\/td>\nA special category, i.e., Broadcasters, Armed forces, Religious workers, Panama Canal Zone employees, Physicians, US government employees posted abroad, and Afghani\/Iraqi translators.<\/td>\nNon-US investors who can invest 1.8 million dollars or more in a US-based business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

USA Non-immigrant Visas<\/h3>\n

Issued to foreign nationals who intend to visit the US for business, tourism, medical treatment, and other temporary work over a short duration. Moreover, you can easily book your US visa appointment from Dubai<\/a> in a few clicks.<\/span><\/p>\n

US Business visa or US Tourist visa<\/h3>\n

Issued to individuals who intend to travel to the US temporarily. However, the application process for both US Business visas and US Tourist visas is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
B-1 Visa<\/strong><\/td>\nB-2 Visa<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attending conferences, meetings, events, consulting, short-term training, negotiating a contract<\/td>\nLeisure, tourism, visiting family or friends. Individuals cannot work study or live permanently.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

US Work Visa<\/h3>\n

There are 11 categories of US Work Visa issued to individuals<\/p>\n