In order to live or work in the United States, a non-citizen must first obtain a visa for that purpose under a specific category.  Visas are granted for a number of different reasons and time periods based on a variety of qualifications.  If you are not sure what visa category might be right for your specific circumstances and goals, you may want to begin by taking a look at the U.S. Department of State's Visa Wizard.  This tool collects some basic information about you and will provide you with some initial guidance about what visa options may be available to you.  We recommend that you use the results from the Visa Wizard to schedule a consultation to discuss your visa options in more detail with an attorney.