Table 3-27 |
Temporary visas issued in categories likely to include scientists and engineers: FY 2002 |
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Visa type |
Category |
Number of visas |
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Work |
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H-1b |
Specialty occupations requiring bachelor's equivalent |
118,351 |
L-1 |
Intracompany transfers |
57,721 |
O-1 |
People of extraordinary ability |
6,026 |
O-2 |
Workers assisting O-1 |
1,972 |
Student/exchange |
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F-1 |
Students |
234,322 |
J-1 |
Exchange visitors |
253,841 |
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SOURCE: U.S. Department of State,
Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division, administrative data.
See appendix table 3-24. |
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Science & Engineering Indicators
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