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Nonimmigrant Work Visas

Petition-based(H/L/O/P/Q/R)

How long is visa processing for H, L, O, P, Q, R visas?

Processing time will vary with the complexity of the case and our overall workload. Passports are delivered back to applicants via selected courier (Ilyang or Hanjin). Generally, it takes 7 working days. Please make flexible travel plans.

Please understand that we try to process nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applications as quickly as possible. Please help us by ensuring that all your documents are complete and correct. Apply early for your NIV, as we can never guarantee visa processing in time to suit your travel plans. Please understand that U.S. law requires us to process each application separately on its own merits. We can never give assurance of NIV issuance.

Please follow this link to learn more about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services' (CIS) Premium Processing Program for petitions.

 

Updated: October 21, 2009