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Welcome to UnitedStatesVisas.gov,
an official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures.
Use this site to learn about the visa application process, understand
current requirements, and get updates on recent developments. Our Customer
Service Statement details our commitment to those who seek visas to travel
to the U.S. Please take a minute to view our informative Welcome
Video.
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DOING
BUSINESS and WORKING in the U.S.
"My company's headquarters
is in the United States. I go there several times a year on business."
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STUDYING in the U.S. and coming on an exchange
"After I got
my M.A. degree in English language and literature in my home country, I got my PhD. in the U.S."
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VISITING the U.S.
"We visited the
United States as tourists, starting in New York and ending in California."
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COMING PERMANENTLY to the U.S.
"We joined our
children in the United States and became permanent residents."
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To find information specific to your country or region, you may also go
to the Web site of your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate by clicking
Locate a Consular Office .
This site serves as a single point of access to U.S. visa information.
It will connect you to additional, in-depth information found on Web sites
managed by the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security.
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VISA NEWS |
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DHS Announces Implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Travelers
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USCIS Announces a Proposal to Increase Periods of Stay for TN Professional Workers From Canada or Mexico
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USCIS' Role in the Visa Process
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New York Business Group Seeks Fewer Restrictions on Foreign Worker Visas
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Overseas Education More Attainable for Chinese Students
Read more »
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VISA BASICS |
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For more than 50 years, the
United States of America has required visas to study, visit,
or conduct business in the U.S. While changes have been made
recently to U.S. visa law, many procedures remain the same.
To learn more, read this step-by-step guide to the visa process.
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