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Non-immigrants constitute the largest group of people admitted to the United States each year. They are divided into 23 (twenty-three) status categories and there is an additional special purpose category for NATO personnel, which will not be discussed on our website. A non-immigrant's status determines what type of activity s/he may engage in when in the United States. The main categories are given letter designations which are associated with the alphabetical organization of INA § 101(a)(15).

To view the most up to date statute regarding the non-immigrant visa categories click here.