What is a visa ?

Updated Mar. 24, 2026Refreshed annually
The H-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued for work. Nonimmigrant visas are admitted for people who intend to stay in the US temporarily. H-3 visas accounted for 0.01% of all issued visas in FY 2024.
In FY 2024,

924

visas issued by the US were H-3 visas

The H-3 visa allows foreign nationals to enter the United States for the purpose of receiving training in any field that is not available in their home country. It is also available for those participating in a special education exchange program. A US employer or organization must petition on behalf of the prospective visa holder.

The length of stay for an H-3 visa is up to two years for trainees and up to 18 months for special education exchange visitors.

The State Department does not maintain a cap on H-3 visas for temporary trainees. However, there is a cap of 50 visas per year for special education exchange visitors.

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