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Generally, if you want to visit ( and not live in ) the United States you must first obtain a visitor visa . Travelers from certain countries may be exempt from this requirement. For more information, please see the U.S. Department of State website .
If you want to travel to the United States for reasons other than business or pleasure, you must apply for a visa in the appropriate category. This includes if you want to study, work as a crew member or journalist, etc. You can get help determining which visa you need by using the Explore My Options page.
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Family-based immigrant visas and sponsoring a relative
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor a family member for a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Learn about the process and who is eligible.
Categories of people eligible for family immigrant visas
Applying for a family-based immigrant visa is the first step in the process for the person you are sponsoring to become a permanent resident. There are two categories of this type of visa:
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Immediate relative visas
These visas are for close relatives of U.S. citizens, such as spouses, unmarried children under 21, or parents. An unlimited number of visas are available for this visa category. These visas include:
- IR1 and CR1 for spouses
- IR2 for children
- IR5 for parents
Family preference visas
A limited number of family preference visas are set aside each year for:
- F1 visas unmarried children who are 21 years of age or older
- F3 visas for married children
- F4 visas for siblings
- F2A visas for spouses and unmarried children under age 21
- F2B visas for unmarried children who are 21 years of age or older
Check the U.S. Department of State’s chart of immigrant visa categories to learn more about each category of immediate relative and family sponsored visas .
How to apply for permanent residency for a family member
To sponsor your family member, submit a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-130 . Each person you sponsor needs a separate Form I-130. You can submit the form online or by mail.
The process for your relative to immigrate to the U.S. requires that both you, as the sponsor, and your relative, as the visa applicant, complete the necessary steps.
The process is different depending on whether your family member is already in the U.S. or abroad.
- If your family member is in the U.S. - Learn about Adjustment of Status
- If your family member is outside the U.S. - Learn the steps for Consular Processing
Submitting Form I-130 is the first step of the immigration visa process. Learn what other steps are involved , including:
- National Visa Center (NVC) processing
- Fee payments
- Required supporting documents
- Interview preparation
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The chart below contains many different purposes of temporary travel and the related nonimmigrant visa categories available on this website. Select a visa category below to learn more:
*What the abbreviations above mean - Before applying for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, the following is required:
- DOL = The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor, prior to filing a petition with USCIS.
- USCIS = U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application depends on the visa category you plan to apply for.)
- SEVIS = Program approval entered in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
- (NA) = Not Applicable - Additional approval by another U.S. government agency is not required prior to applying for a visa
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- About this chart – It is not a complete list of all travel purposes for the visa category. Select a visa category webpage for more information. The chart lists almost all nonimmigrant visa categories, with the exception of several not listed above. Refer to the Foreign Affairs Manual, 9 FAM 402.1 for all nonimmigrant visa categories.
- Canadian NAFTA Professional workers – A visa not required; apply to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at border port of entry.
- K nonimmigrant visas – For U.S. citizen fiancé(e) and spouse for immigration related purposes. Refer to Immigrant Visa Categories .
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The chart below contains different purposes for immigrating to the United States, and the related immigrant visa categories for which information is available on this website. Select a visa category below to learn more:
* K Visas – Listed with immigrant visas because they are for immigration related purposes.
About this chart - This chart is a list of many immigrant visa categories, but not every immigrant visa category.
** Refer to the Foreign Affairs Manual, 9 FAM 502.1 for a listing of all immigrant visa categories.
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The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé (e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal ...
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both ...
Find out if you need a visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa, to enter the U.S. for tourism or business. Learn about the application process, fees, documents, and interview requirements for B-1 and B-2 visas.
You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country. You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa. Your travel is for 90 days or less. You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure. You want to apply for a new authorization for one person or a group of applications for two or more persons.
Immigrant visas are based on family ties, employment, and the diversity visa. If you want to visit for a short period for a specific purpose, please learn about nonimmigrant visas above. Family Based For certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). Employment For permanent employment or investment ...
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start. Types of Visas.
Tourism & Visit. A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2 or combined B1/B2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Travel for pleasure or tourism may include a short visit for vacation, visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment.
Apply for a U.S. Visa. At this website, you can learn about obtaining a visa, as well as applying for your visa. How to apply for your nonimmigrant visa for travel to the United States. What documents, photos and information you need to apply for your visa. How to access visa application forms and instructions.
DS-1648, Online A, G, or NATO Application. Check My Visa Application Status. IMMIGRANT. DS-261, Online Choice of Address and Agent. Fee Payment. DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application. Check My Visa Application Status. This site is managed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
Visit the U.S. Generally, if you want to visit ( and not live in) the United States you must first obtain a visitor visa. Travelers from certain countries may be exempt from this requirement. For more information, please see the U.S. Department of State website. If you want to travel to the United States for reasons other than business or ...
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Welcome to the official U.S. visa service for non-citizens traveling to the United States. This service will help you: Obtain general information on how to apply for a United States visa. Pay the required visa application fees. Submit your visa application to a U.S. embassy or consulate.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to travel to the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa. Visas are placed in the traveler's passport, a travel document issued by the traveler's country of citizenship. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the ...
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start. Learn about Types of Visas.
The Form DS-160 is the electronic application form for the US nonimmigrant visa. It is a fully online form, which must be completed by every applicant wishing to get a nonimmigrant visa for the US.The form contains questions on your personal information, contact details, passport and travel information, previous trips to the United States (if any), family information as well as questions about ...
Electronic System for Travel Authorization. ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Authorization via ESTA does not determine whether a traveler is admissible to the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers determine ...
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. (Note: U.S. citizens don't need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad ...
Please note that the U.S. Embassy is closed on all U.S. and Indian holidays. All diplomatic and official passport holders must enter the embassy from gate number 6. For more information, see the State Department's website. 1. DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application barcode page. 2.
If you are applying for a visa for the first time, or are applying to renew a visa, you are required to take the same steps. Step One: Complete the online DS-160 and print the confirmation page for each person applying for a visa, regardless of age. Answer the questions to the best of your ability; we cannot assist you in completing the form.
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Once you have electronically submitted your DS-160 online application, you must contact the embassy or consulate at which you wish to apply to confirm whether you need to be interviewed by a consular officer, and to schedule an interview. You can find a list of U.S. embassies and consulates here, with links to their websites where you can find ...
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To sponsor your family member, submit a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-130. Each person you sponsor needs a separate Form I-130. You can submit the form online or by mail. The process for your relative to immigrate to the U.S. requires that both you, as the sponsor, and your relative, as the visa applicant ...
*What the abbreviations above mean - Before applying for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, the following is required:. DOL = The U.S. employer must obtain foreign labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor, prior to filing a petition with USCIS.; USCIS = U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approval of a petition or application (The required petition or application ...