Nonimmigrant Work Visas

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

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

Processing time will vary with the complexity of the case and our overall workload. Passports are delivered back to applicants via selected courier (DHL 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.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please go to USA VISA Information Services at http://www.us-visaservices.com. USA VISA Information Services is available 24 hours a day, and can be accessed from both inside and outside of Korea.

For nonimmigrant visa (NIV) inquiries (excluding E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries), please e-mail us at : seoulniv@state.gov. For E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries, please e-mail us at : seoulgoldteam@state.gov.

The applicant, not the U.S. Government, assumes full responsibility for all documents and materials submitted in connection with any consular or visa matter, and for qualifying for the required visa or travel document in time to meet the applicant's needs.

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Updated October 26, 2005