What is a visa ?

Updated Mar. 24, 2026Refreshed annually
The G-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued for work. Nonimmigrant visas are admitted for people who intend to stay in the US temporarily. G-1 visas accounted for 0.04% of all issued visas in FY 2024.
In FY 2024,

4.79K

visas issued by the US were G-1 visas

The G-1 visa is designated for foreign members of international organizations and their immediate family members, allowing them to live and work in the United States while fulfilling their organization's mission. If eligible, applicants must be awarded G-1 visas.

G-1 visas are typically valid for the duration of the visa holder's assignment.

The State Department does not maintain a cap on G-1 visas.

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