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 Tourist Visa / US Visitor Visa / B-1 Visa, B-2 Visa
- Marriage Visas and Immigration
- Fiance Visa - US Fiancee Visa USA (K-1 Visa)
- Student Visa: 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 Visa - US Exchange Visitor Visa 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
- USCIS Forms / INS Forms and Other US Immigration Forms, Fees & Filing Locations
- DS-160 Form (New) and Other Forms from the US Department of State
- US Visa Wait Times and USCIS Immigration Processing Times
- USCIS Case Status: Check USCIS Case Status for Visas and Immigration
- 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 Form (Arrival-Departure Record, Form I-94 Card)
- Length of Stay is Determined by My I-94 Form (Arrival-Departure Record, Form I-94 Card) -- 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 US Visa Status (I-94 Form I-94 Card): Visa Extension to Stay Longer on My Visit to USA
- 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
