Unless traveling from Canada or on a waiver, travelers need a visa to come to the USA. An immigrant visa allows a visitor to stay and a non-immigrant visa means the traveler will return to his or her country.
- Getting a visa can take some time so start the process early.
- A visa can be denied so do not buy a plane ticket.
- If a visa is denied, the fee is non-refundable.
- If the passport the visa is stamped on expires, apply for a new passport and travel with both passports.
- A visa allows a visitor to come to the U.S. but the border and customs officer at the airport has the authority to deny entry.
How do you apply for a non-immigrant visa?
How to apply for a non-immigrant visa
Coming as a visitor?
Here are the requirements to come as a visitor.
Coming as a student?
Here are the requirements to come as a student.