Temporary visa to work in the U.S.
Learn about the requirements to apply for a nonimmigrant temporary worker visa and to sponsor a worker for employment in the U.S.
Find out if you qualify for a temporary worker nonimmigrant visa
Before you apply for any of these visas, your prospective employer must first file a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on your behalf. After your employer’s petition is approved, you will be able to apply for a temporary work visa.
How to sponsor a temporary worker
To hire a temporary (nonimmigrant) worker, you generally have to file a petition with USCIS to allow the employee to come to the U.S.
- Use this temporary (nonimmigrant) worker classification table to see which classification applies to the job you are offering.
- After determining the classification, refer to the Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker page. It lists the classifications that require employers to submit the form to USCIS.
LAST UPDATED: December 15, 2023
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