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Contact us through our Visa Navigator. In general, a citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States temporarily must first obtain a U.S. nonimmigrant visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport. For information regarding the new VWP/ESTA eligibility requirements, click here. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs ...
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Administrative Processing Belfast. B-2 visitor visas are...
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- Immigrant Visas Embassy London
A fiancé(e) visa petition is valid for four months from the...
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An immigrant visa is issued to a foreign national who intends to live and work permanently in the United States. In most cases, a relative or employer sponsors the individual by filing an application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Certain applicants such as workers with extraordinary ability, investors, and certain special ...
Nonimmigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis for tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of nonimmigrant visa needed is defined by immigration law, and related to the purpose of the travel. Generally, an individual applies directly to the U.S. c...
U.S. policy permits citizens of certain countries as identified below to travel to the United States without a visa. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) permits nationals from designated countries to apply for admission to the United States for 90 days or less as nonimmigrant visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining a U.S. nonimmigrant v...
- I have an emergency, how can I schedule an appointment? Please note, appointment availability is extremely limited and we cannot guarantee that an expedited appointment will be available for you.
- My passport containing a valid U.S. visa has been lost or stolen. What should I do? If your passport containing a valid visa has been lost or stolen, click here to find out how to report the loss or theft to the Embassy before you apply for a new visa (unless you qualify to travel under the terms of the Visa Waiver Program and obtain an approved ESTA).
- Is the U.S. visa in my expired/replaced/renewed passport still valid? Is my visa still valid if my name has changed? Please click here to find out more.
- Is my damaged visa still valid? If your passport has been damaged by liquid, or if the text or photo on the visa or the biographical data page of your passport has been damaged, you should apply for a new visa (unless you qualify to travel under the terms of the Visa Waiver Program and obtain an approved ESTA).
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.
The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. There are two main categories of U.S. visas: Nonimmigrant visas – For travel to the United States on a temporary basis. Learn more. Immigrant visas – For travel to live permanently in the United States. Learn more.
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.
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Administrative Processing Belfast. B-2 visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling to United States temporarily for tourism, pleasure or visiting. The following are additional activities that can be conducted on the B-2 visa: