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US Visa Categories Explained
A plain-English map of the main immigration pathways
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Visa Categories
Visitor, student, work, family, and investor categories explained in plain English, with links to official guidance.
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US Visa Categories Explained
Work, study, family, and visitor pathways each have their own rules. Here is how the main categories fit together and where to verify details.
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