The National Association of Foreign-BornUS Visas (Nonimmigrant Visas)
US Visas Nonimmigrant Visas
If you are interested in Green Card issues (permanent residency), see Green Card Issues (US Immigrant Visas, US Immigration).
If you are interested in entering the United States temporarily (not to live or work permanently), this page is a good place to start. To become a temporary visitor (also called a "nonimmigrant") you are generally required to obtain a U.S. Visa, which will allow you to present yourself to an immigration official at the U.S. border for entry into the U.S.
Your stay in the U.S. must be for a limited period of time and restricted to the activity or reason for which your U.S. Visa was issued. You will need a valid passport issued by your own country, and, in most cases you must maintain a foreign residence. You may also be required to show proof of financial support.
For specific requirements and procedures, please see the U.S. Visa category below that applies to you:
Overview of U.S. Visas (Nonimmigrant Visas)
Types of U.S. Visas (Nonimmigrant Visas)
- US Visitor Visas, USA Tourist Visa, B-2 Visas, B-1 Visas
- Marriage Visas and Immigration
- K-1 Visa: Fiancee Visa to Marry U.S. Citizen
- US Student Visas for International Students - College Study in US and More
- F-1 Visa - US Student Visa for College & Academic Study in US
- M-1 Visa - US Student Visa for Vocational Study in US
- J-1 Visas - US Exchange Visitor Visas for US Exchange Programs
- US Work Visas for Temporary Workers (Nonimmigrant Visas)
- TN Visas - US Visa Canadians, US Visa Mexico, NAFTA TN Visa for Professionals
- E-1 Visas and E-2 Visas: Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors
- R-1 Visa: Religious Worker Visa
Also see US Work Visas (US Employment Visas)
U.S. Visa Forms, Wait Times, and Status
- US Immigration Forms, Fees & Filing Locations
- Form DS-160 Replaces DS-156, DS-157, DS-158, and DS-3032
- US Visa Wait Times and USCIS Immigration Processing Times
- Check Case Status - Check Visa Status and Immigration Case Status with USCIS
- Premium Processing Service
- US Customs Information for Nonresidents - US Customs Requirements for Visitors to USA
- Bringing My Pet to the US: Importing My Dog, Cat or Other Animal
- Importing My Car into the U.S.
- Inspection Process for U.S. Entry
- I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
- Length of Stay is Determined by My I-94 Arrival-Departure Record -- NOT My Visa
- Global Entry Program: Faster Immigration, US Customs, and Passport Control for Frequent Travelers
- Obtain a US Visa at a Different US Consulate or Embassy Than on My Approval Notice
Extending and Changing Your Visa Status While in the U.S.
- Extend Visa - Extending I-94 - Extending My Stay in the US
- Change Visa Status - How to Change to a New Nonimmigrant Visa Status
- Green Card: Become a Permanent Resident While in the U.S. (Adjust Status)
- Renew My A1-2, G1-4 or NATO1-6 Visa in US, and Change of Status for A, G, or NATO Visas in US
- Obtain a US Work Permit (Employment Authorization Document)
- Visa Denied, Visa Refused Under 214b (Nonimmigrant Visa Denials, Visa Refusals
- How to Appeal if USCIS Denied My Petition or Application (US Immigration, Green Card Denial)
- J-1 Visa Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement for Exchange Visitors
- SEVP Certification: Obtain Approval to Receive F-1 Visa or M-1 Visa International Students at My School
- Procedures to Notify Foreign Officials if a Foreign National is Arrested or Detained by Police or Law Enforcement in the US
- Foreign Embassies & Consulates in the USA
