Giselle M. Rodriguez is a Boston immigration lawyer in Jamaica Plain who helps clients with the full range of immigration challenges, including getting temporary visas. She is bilingual (English & Spanish). Contact Giselle today to discuss your case, or read on to learn more.
Two quick notes:
1: We can meet in-person, on Zoom, or by phone.
2: My legal fees DO include the translations of relevant documents.
Temporary (non-immigrant) visas are merely that – just temporary.
A temporary visa in and of itself does not create a pathway to neither legal permanent residency or U.S citizenship. Nevertheless, temporary visas serve many purposes such as for work, study, or visits to the United States.
Below please find a list and a brief description of the most common types of temporary visas:
- B-1 Visa: Temporary Visa for Business Visitor –
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
- Short or limited durational business training of professional, educational, or scientific nature
- Contract and estate negotiation activities
- And more…
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
- What requirements do I have to meet?
- Trip must be of specific duration
- Proof of legitimacy of visit
- Proof demonstrating zero intention of abandoning your residence abroad in an attempt to remain in the U.S.
- B-2 Visa (Tourist Visa): Temporary Visitor for Pleasure, Visiting, or Tourism
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
- Social and recreational event attendance
- Amateur entertainment activities
- Medical treatment
- And more…
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
- What requirements do I have to meet?
- Trip must be of specific duration
- Proof of legitimacy of visit
- Proof demonstrating zero intention of abandoning your residence abroad in an attempt to remain in the U.S.
- F-1 Visa: Student Visa –
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
- You must have the status of a full-time student at an academic institution or language education program which must end with the acquisition of a diploma, certificate, or degree
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
- J-1 Visa: Exchange Visitor – The purpose of this type of visa is to promote cultural exchanges across multiple fields such (but not limited to) art and sciences.
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
- You could be a student seeking to enhance your cultural literacy; you could be a research assistant; you could be a teacher or a trainee; you could also be a professional or scholar.
- What activities do I need to participate in to qualify for the B-1 visa?
If you have a temporary-visa-related challenge and you are located in the Boston area, contact Giselle M. Rodriguez today to discuss your situation.