Temporary Nonimmigrant Work Visas

A nonimmigrant visa grants you temporary stay in the United States. When your visa expires, you must leave the United States unless you apply for Legal Permanent Residency.

The Q Cultural Exchange Visa is issued to participants in an international cultural exchange program designed to share the history, culture, and traditions of another country. The program must be approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

What is the Q Visa?

The Q visa is a temporary nonimmigrant work visa for participants in cultural exchange programs that promote international understanding through culture, history, and traditions.

Q Visa Requirements

To qualify for a Q visa:

• The applicant must participate in an approved cultural exchange program
• The program must be designed to share culture, history, and traditions
• A U.S. employer or program sponsor must file Form I-129
• The petition must be approved before the visa is issued

Duration of Stay

• Validity: up to 15 months
• After program completion: must leave the United States within 30 days
• Re-entry: must wait 1 year before applying again

Family of Q Visa Holders

The Q visa does not allow dependent family members to accompany the visa holder.

Spouses and children under 21 must qualify for a separate visa if they wish to travel to the United States.

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