Explore non-immigrant visas, including tourist, student, and work options. Learn about eligibility, application steps, and requirements.
If you’re visiting the United States for a holiday or a business trip on a B-1/B-2 visa, and you’ve decided you want to study, then there’s great news: you may be able to apply for the F-1 student visa to… View Article
For nonimmigrant workers in the U.S. on H-1B visas, circumstances can always change. Since your immigration status is tied to a certain employer, it can be difficult to maintain H-1B status if you lose your job or want to change… View Article
If you’re a J-1 exchange visitor who recently married a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident), you can apply for a marriage visa to live with your spouse in the United States. It’s important to understand how the rules… View Article
If you’re working in the United States on an L-1 visa, then you’re probably eligible for an employment-based green card — but you’ll usually need your employer to sponsor you, and even then could face a long and complicated pathway… View Article
How do I check the status of my K-1 visa application?To check the status of your K-1 visa application, you can use the U.S. Department of State’s Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). You may be able to use other methods… View Article
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and you’re planning a family trip or want to bring your parents over from abroad for a visit, the first step is to help them apply for a B2 tourist visa.In… View Article
Attending a visa interview is one crucial step during the travel visa process. All first-time applicants must pass the interview in order to receive their visa, so it can feel nerve-wracking as your interview date gets closer. But not to… View Article
In order to obtain a B-1/B-2 travel visa, you must be able to show that you have “strong ties” to your country of origin. This is simply because U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) wants to be as certain as… View Article
If you’ve received a B-1/B-2 tourist visa for temporary stays in the United States, you may notice that your visa is valid for up to ten years after issuance. The B visa is a multiple entry visa, and the ten-year… View Article
When applying for a B-1/B-2 travel visa, you have the option to include a letter of invitation from the relative or friend who will be hosting you during your stay in the United States. The letter of invitation is not… View Article