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B-1/B-2 Nonimmigrant Visa (Business/Tourism)
Fee: 160 USD (Standard nonimmigrant visa application (MRV) fee; some categories/reciprocity vary)
Work allowed: no
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: consular processing times vary (days to weeks)
D Nonimmigrant Visa (Crewman)
Fee: 160 USD (Standard MRV fee applies to most nonimmigrant visa applications)
Work allowed: limited (work tied to crewmember duties)
Extendable: no
Processing time: consular processing times vary
I Nonimmigrant Visa (Foreign Media Representatives)
Fee: 160 USD (Standard MRV fee generally applies)
Work allowed: yes (in relation to media assignment)
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: consular processing times vary
K-1 Nonimmigrant Visa (Fiancé(e) of U.S. citizen)
Fee: 265 USD (Consular processing fee and subsequent adjustment/USCIS fees apply)
Work allowed: conditional (applicant may apply for work authorization after entry)
Extendable: no
Processing time: consular processing times vary (weeks-months)
C-1 Transit Nonimmigrant Visa
Fee: 160 USD (Standard nonimmigrant visa application fee; consular fees may vary)
Work allowed: no
Extendable: no
Processing time: consular processing times vary
NATO Nonimmigrant Visas (for NATO officials and staff)
Fee: 0 USD (Special classes with exemptions as applicable)
Work allowed: yes (official duties)
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: case-by-case
S Nonimmigrant Visa (Witnesses/Informants - S-5/S-6)
Fee: 160 USD (Rarely used; consular discretion)
Work allowed: no
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: case-by-case
A Nonimmigrant Visa (Diplomats and Other Officials)
Fee: 0 USD (Typically exempt from MRV fees; issued to accredited foreign government officials)
Work allowed: yes (official duties)
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: case-by-case via diplomatic channels
Visa Waiver Program (Electronic System for Travel Authorization - ESTA)
Fee: 21 USD (ESTA processing fee; subject to change)
Work allowed: no
Extendable: no
Processing time: usually immediate to 72 hours
G Nonimmigrant Visa (International Organization Employees, NATO-related)
Fee: 0 USD (G and some NATO categories have special fee/treatment depending on status)
Work allowed: yes (official duties)
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: case-by-case
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