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A nonimmigrant, or temporary, visa allows you to legally stay in the United States for a given length of time, after which you must leave the country. In order to qualify for a temporary visa, you’ll usually need to prove that you have a residence outside the United States, as well as binding ties to your home country, such as a family or a job. The U.S. government wants to be sure that you’ll return home at the end of your visit. In most cases, you’ll also need to show that you have enough money to support yourself while in the United States.

The type of temporary visa you get will depend on the reasons why you want to visit the United States. You can gain temporary access to the United States in many ways, including the following:

 As a visitor or tourist

 For business

 To seek medical treatment

 As a temporary worker or to receive work training

 As a student, either for academic or vocational training

 By participating in an educational or cultural exchange program

 As a fiancé(e) of an American citizen

 As a NAFTA professional

Qualified citizens of Canada and Mexico may obtain temporary TN (Trade NAFTA) status. This status is available to certain professionals under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). These citizens are visa exempt, meaning they don’t have to obtain visas at a U.S. consulate in order to enter the United States in this status. Through the agreement, a citizen of a NAFTA country may work in a professional occupation in another NAFTA country, providing they can meet the following conditions:

 The profession is on the NAFTA list.

 The person has the necessary skills and qualifications to fill the position.

 The position requires someone in a professional capacity.

 The person will be working for a U.S. employer.

Under this particular status, you will be allowed to bring your spouse and unmarried children under 21 with you, although they will not be allowed to work in the United States unless they qualify for work authorization on their own.

Travelers from certain eligible countries also may be able to visit the United States (for business or pleasure only) without a visa through the Visa Waiver Program. Check with the Department of State (www.travel.state.gov/vwp.html) to see if your home country qualifies. See the full list of visa categories at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/all-visa-categories.html.