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Official temporary worker visa route overview.

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What this page is for

Work Visa information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for United States. Use the official employer, immigration or embassy route before preparing documents.

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RouteWork visa

Prices and fee checks

  • B1/B2 tourist/business/medical: Check State Department MRV fee table
  • F/M student: Check State Department + SEVIS fee rules
  • Work visa: Check State Department fee table
  • Medical treatment: Usually B2 category; check official fee table
  • Work: Check official fee page
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Requirements

  • Valid passport
  • Completed official application form or online application
  • Passport photo
  • Job offer, employment contract or sponsor/employer approval where required
  • Work permit, labour approval or certificate of eligibility where required
  • Education/professional documents where required
  • Proof of funds, accommodation or local sponsor documents where required
  • Medical checks, police certificate or biometrics where required

Documents to prepare

  • Valid passport
  • Official application confirmation or form
  • Passport photo
  • Employment contract or invitation
  • Employer/sponsor registration documents where required
  • Work permit or immigration approval where required
  • Academic/professional certificates where required
  • Police/medical documents where required

Money proof

  • Bank statement: Depends on route / [VERIFY]
  • Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; many work routes depend on salary, sponsor or employer evidence]
  • Sponsor: Usually employer/sponsor route where required / [VERIFY]

Appointment

  • Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • DS-160 online + U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa appointment/interview.

Stay rules

  • Validity: [VERIFY]
  • Max stay: [VERIFY]
  • Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

  1. Confirm the exact work route on the official source
  2. Confirm whether employer sponsorship or work permit approval is needed first
  3. Prepare job, employer and qualification documents
  4. Complete official online form or mission application
  5. Pay official fees
  6. Book biometrics/appointment/interview if required
  7. Submit passport and supporting documents
  8. Track application and collect decision

Common weak spots

  • Unclear or unverifiable employment purpose
  • Missing employer sponsorship, permit or labour approval
  • Qualifications or experience do not match the stated role
  • Weak evidence of funds, accommodation or return/residence ties where required
  • Using the wrong route for paid work
Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.

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