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The following chart is based upon a publication distributed by

NAFSA: Association of International Educators entitled,

Immigration Classifications & Legal Employment of Foreign

Nationals in the United States, by Gail Rawson. The complete

chart may be ordered by contacting NAFSA. The following

condensed adaptation provides a concise description of each

visa classification.

Visa

Description

Classification

Foreign Diplomatic Personnel: Individuals in

the U.S. as employees of a foreign government

(e.g., ambassador, minister, diplomat, or

consular officer).

A-1 / A-2

Dependent of A-1 / A-2 Visa Holder: Immediate

family members of foreign government official

(NOTE: Dependents also carry A-1 / A-2 status).

May engage in full-time or part-time study. All

work (on-campus or off- campus) must be approved

by the U.S. Department of State by using Form

I-566. An Employment Authorization Document

(EAD) card from the INS is required.

A-3

Employee of Foreign Government Official:

Attendants, servants, or personal employees of

B-1

B-2

Visa Waiver

foreign government officials.

Visitor for Business: Individuals in the U.S.

for a short period of time to engage in

business activities such as negotiating

contracts for overseas employees, consulting

with business associates, attending

professional conferences, or conducting

independent research. May?not?engage in any

employment in the U.S., including salaried work

or services performed on an independent basis.

Incidental part- time study is allowed.

Visitor for Tourism: Individuals in the U.S.

for travel, tourism, or recreation. No

employment is allowed. Reimbursement of

expenses is prohibited. Incidental part-time

study is allowed. May also enroll in short-term

English language courses as long as the course

of study is under 18 hours per week (part-time)

and of

Prospective Student or Prospective Scholar:

Individuals who enter the a clear intent to

study here?or?to change to J-1 Exchange Visitor

Status. Consulate notation on visa page

indicates

apply for a change of status before the

expiration date on the I-94. May engage in

full-time study. May?not?work, including during

the time in which the application for a change

of status is pending.

Waiver for Business (VWB) and Tourism (VWT):

Individuals permitted to enter the U.S. without

a visa for a stay limited to 90 days. Available

only to citizens of countries designated by the

C-1

D-1 / D-2

E-1

E-2

F-1

U.S. Department of State. No extension or

change of status is allowed for this category.

Work and study restrictions are the same as B-

1/B-2 counterparts.

Aliens in Transit: Individuals in transit from

one country to another

U.S.

Alien Crewman: Crew members employed on a

vessel or aircraft who are in the U.S. on

Treaty Trader: Individuals in the U.S. to

conduct trade under a treaty between their

country and the U.S., and key employees of

companies trading under such treaty. E-1

dependents may engage in part-time or full-time

study. No employment is allowed for dependents.

Treaty Investor: Individuals in the U.S. to

develop or direct the operations of an

enterprise in which they have invested

substantial investments. Must be based on a

treaty between visa holder's country and the

U.S. E-2 dependents may engage in part- time or

full-time study. No employment is allowed for

dependents.

Student: Individuals in the U.S. engaging in a

full course of academic or language study in an

accredited educational programs. For

information about employment authorization,

read about the F-1 Student Employment Options.

For more detailed information about maintaining

legal F-1 status within the U.S., go to

F-2

G-1

G-2

G-3

G-4

G-5

H-1A

H-1B

Maintaining Your Legal F-1 Status.

Dependent of F-1 Visa Holder: Spouse and/or

children of an F-1 student. Maynot?engage in

part- time or full-time study. No employment is

allowed.

Representative of International Organization:

Individuals in the U.S. as representatives of

an international organization (e.g., the United

Nations) and their dependents. Dependents may

engage in part-time or full-time study. All

work (on-campus or off-campus) for dependents

must first be approved by the U.S. Department

of State using Form I-566. An Employment

Authorization Document (EAD) card from INS is

required.

Personal Employee of G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-4 Visa

Holder: May engage in part- time study.

Registered Nurse: Individuals in the U.S. to

perform professional nursing services for a

specific employer for a fixed period of time.

May engage in part-time study while maintaining

H visa status.

Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation:

Individuals in the U.S. to perform professional

services in a specific position for a fixed

period of time. Employment authorization is

granted for an initial period of up to 3 years.

Extensions for an additional 3 years are

possible. May engage in part-time study while

maintaining H visa status.