[header] How to apply for a us visa [title] Identify the type of nonimmigrant visa you need. [step] You can generally get a nonimmigrant visa if you want to visit the united states for a short period of time. The most common nonimmigrant visas are the following : [substeps] Business visa. 
This is a short-term visa you can get in order to attend a conference, consult with business associates, negotiate a contract, or settle an estate. This visa is not appropriate for someone who wants to move to the u.s.