I would like to clarify the visa process

A person coming to the US for visiting purposes or other personal reasons would correctly apply for a B1/B2 visa on DS-160. An individual wanting to come to the US permanently should not be using a visiting visa, but a visa with dual intent such as H-1B or L-1 or be sponsored for permanent immigration through the family-based or employment-based categories.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.