The United States is known as the land of opportunity. And people from all corners of the globe look to engage in business in the United States. The best way to temporarily visit the U.S. to deal with your business venture is under B-1 status.

You may apply for a B-1 visa at the American Embassy or Consulate in your region or nation. We recommend you do not apply at a U.S. Consular Office outside of your permanent residence, since that process is more difficult.

The B-2 visa is the ideal visa for tourists interested in seeing the many splendorous sites of the U.S. The B-2 Visa is issued for pleasure trips for a brief period of time, and may also be granted to spouses, children and parents of B-1 Visa holders. The Department of State defines the term "for pleasure" as legitimate activities of a recreational character, including tourism, amusement, visits to friends and/or relatives, rest, medical treatment and activities of a social or service nature. The B-2 Visa can also be used by foreign students wishing to visit or tour U.S. schools prior to enrollment. You should make sure to inform the embassy or consulate of your intentions when you receive the B-1 Visa. You may then be able to change your status at a later time without leaving the U.S.

The C-1 Visa, also known as the transit visa, enables traveling nonimmigrants to leave the airport and visit family or friends or partake in tourist or shopping ventures. While you are required to leave the US on your departing flight, you are able to spend your waiting time enjoying your surroundings.

Individuals involved in the United Nations may use the C-2 Visa to travel to the UN.

Government officials traveling through the US to a foreign destination may apply for the C-3 Visa. This visa will enable you to leave the airport and enjoy your surroundings. Your family members and personal employees may also apply for the C-3 Visa.

Crewmen serving in good faith for normal operations aboard vessels may apply for the D-1 Visa. This classification includes musicians, stewards, technicians and chefs. You may temporarily remain in the US and may only partake in your 'crewmen' duties while in the US Your vessel cannot be involved in fishing, and its home port must be in the US. D-1 Visas may be issued for individuals or for an entire crew.

This visa is specifically issued to a crewperson who serves aboard a fishing vessel with a home port or base of operation in the US. You should plan to land in and depart from Guam as a part of your crew duties.