US Immigration

U.S. Visas

United States Visa Citizens of most foreign countries require a visa to enter the United States. Visas are issued at U.S. consulates and embassies abroad, and allow the individual to travel to a U.S. port of entry and request permission to enter the country. There are two main types of United States visas: Immigrant Visas and Non-Immigrant Visas. Immigrant visas are for individuals who intend to live permanently in the United States. Non-Immigrant visas are for individuals with permanent residence outside of the United States but who wish to be in the U.S. on a temporary basis.
 
  1. B-1 Business and B-2 Tourist Visa Extension of Stay

    Foreign nationals visiting the United States on a B-1 Business Visa or on a B-2 Tourist Visa may be allowed to extend their stay in the United States.
  2. B-1 Business Visa Application Guide

    Foreign nationals interested in visiting the United States for business purposes that do not involve receiving salary or payment are eligible to apply for a B-1 Business Visa.
  3. B-2 Tourist Visa Application Guide

    Foreign nationals who wish to visit the United States for leisure or tourism are normally eligible to receive a B-2 Tourist Visa.
  4. C-1 Transit Visa Application Guide

    The C-1 Transit Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States while transiting to another foreign country.
  5. E-1 Treaty Trader Work Visa Application Guide

    The E-1 visa allows foreign nationals of eligible countries to enter the U.S. in order to engage in trade of a substantial nature between the U.S. and the applicant's home country.
  6. E-2 Treaty Investor Work Visa Application Guide

    E-2 visa applicants are required to come to the United States to develop and manage the operations of an enterprise in which the applicant has invested or is actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital
  7. E-3 Work Visa for Australians

    The E-3 Visa is a new Work Visa category available only to Australian citizens.
  8. F-1 Student Visa Application Guide

    The F-1 Visa allows foreign students to study in U.S. language schools, high schools, universities and other institutions of higher education.
  9. Form I-94 and B-1/B-2 Visa Extension of Stay Package

    The Form I-94 and B-1/B-2 Visa Extension of Stay Package includes the Form I-94 Information Guide and the B-1 Business and B-2 Tourist Visa Extension of Stay
  10. Guia de Solicitação de Visto para os Estados Unidos

    O "Guia de Solicitação de Visto para os Estados Unidos" contém todas as informações que você precisa para sua solicitação de visto.
  11. H-1B Work Visa for College Educated Professionals

    The H-1B Visa enables professionals in "Specialty Occupations" to make a valuable contribution to the American economy
  12. H-2B Work Visa for Skilled and Unskilled Workers

    The H-2B Work Visa was created to allow people to come to the United States temporarily, mainly for non-agricultural jobs, in which the United States workers are in short supply.
  13. H-3 Trainee Work Visa

    The United States issues H-3 Temporary Trainee Visas to foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States for on-the-job training provided by an American company
  14. J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa

    The United States government issues J-1 Visas to individuals who take part in a wide range of exchange visitor programs sponsored by schools, businesses, and a variety of organizations and institutions.
  15. K-1 Fiancée/Fiancé Visa Application Guide

    The K-1 Visa can be used by United States citizens who wish to bring their prospective husbands or wives to the United States with the intention of getting married.
  16. L-1 Intracompany Transfer Work Visa

    Individuals who are employed outside the United States as executives, managers or in a position that requires specialized knowledge may qualify for an L-1 Intracompany Transfer Work Visa.
  17. Nurse Work Visa

    The H-1C Nurse Work Visa program was authorized by the United States Congress through the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Area Act of 1999. Learn how registered nurses can apply for a U.S. work visa.
  18. O-1 Extraordinary Ability Work Visa

    The O-1 Visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities within science, arts, education, business, or athletics at the national or international level.
  19. P Visa for Athletes and Entertainers

    The P Visa classification covers foreign nationals that are internationally recognized athletes, artists or entertainers.
  20. R-1 Religious Work Visa

    The U.S. government issues visas to individuals who are members of legitimate religious organizations so they can live and work legally in the United States for a specific period of time.
  21. TN Nafta Work Visa

    TN NAFTA Work Visas are temporary work visas available only to citizens of Mexico and Canada.
  22. U.S. Work Visa Application Guide

    Learn about the several types of U.S. work visas and how to submit your application.
  23. Visa Renewal Application Guide

    Some U.S. Embassies and Consulates have special expedited procedures available for applicants who have previously held a U.S. visa or have a visa which is about to expire. Learn about "Reuse and Reissuance Visa Procedures".