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Table 3-22

Temporary visas issued in categories likely to include scientists and engineers: FY 2004

Visa type	Category	Number

Work
H-1B	Specialty occupations requiring bachelor's equivalent	138,958
L-1	Intracompany transfers	62,700
O-1	People of extraordinary ability	6,437
O-2	Workers assisting O-1	2,611
Student/exchange
F-1	Students	218,898
J-1	Exchange visitors	254,504

SOURCE: U.S. Department of State, Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division, administrative data.

Science and Engineering Indicators 2006

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