Visas to the USA

Visitor Visas

According to the U.S. Department of State, Travel Without a Visa is a program for foreign citizens traveling for visitor visa purposes only from certain eligible countries. Currently, 36 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, as shown below:

Additionally, citizens of Canada and Bermuda traveling for visitor visa purposes don’t need a visa, with some exceptions.

For more information on visitor visas, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1265.html.

Student Visas

The United States welcomes foreign citizens who come to the U.S. to study or participate in an exchange program. Before applying for a visa, all student and exchange visitor applicants are required to be accepted and approved for their program. When accepted, educational institutions and program sponsors will provide each applicant the necessary approval documentation, to be submitted when applying for a visa.

For more information, visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1270.html.

Visas for Temporary Workers

If you want to work in the U.S. temporarily as a nonimmigrant, under U.S. immigration law, you need a specific visa, based on the type of work you will be doing.  Most temporary worker categories require that the applicant's prospective employer or agent to file a petition which must be approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before you can apply for a visa.

For more information, visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1275.html.