What is a non-immigrant visa?
Non-immigrant visas allow foreign nationals to visit the United States for a limited duration and purpose depending on the visa classification. Non-immigrant visa-holders must carry on the activities covered by their visa classification. If their plans change, they may need approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. Most foreign nationals arriving in the United States arrive as non-immigrants. Time in non-immigrant status does not count towards naturalization regardless of how long someone has lived in the United States.
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