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UnitedStatesVisas.gov U.S. Visa Policy -- Arriving in the U.S. New Procedures | What's the Same | What's Different | Processing Time | Arriving in the U.S. | Acts of Congress | Frequently Asked Questions Arriving in the U.S. Persons traveling without a visa on the Visa Waiver Program, will be enrolled in the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program at all airports and seaports, upon arrival in the U.S. A visa allows you to travel from your country to a port of entry in the United States. Most often that port of entry will be the airport where you land. On the airplane, you will be asked to complete a short arrival/departure form. When you deplane, follow signs for non-citizen entry. At that location, a Department of Homeland Security official will interview you and verify all of your paperwork. See requirements for Entry into the U.S. Under the US-VISIT Program of the Department of Homeland Security, for most persons arriving in the U.S., there will be a fingerscan of the two index fingers and a photo will be taken. Once admitted, you will receive an immigration stamp and proceed to baggage claim and customs. For information about arriving in the U.S., including arriving by land or sea, see US-VISIT. Upon arrival in the U.S., certain foreign citizens are required to register under Special Registration, which is the National Security Entry Exit Registration System (NSEERS) program. Registration under NSEERS is a distinct process from US-VISIT. Select Special Registration to learn more. Doing Business and Working in the U.S. Visiting the U.S. Coming Permanently to the U.S. What is a Visa? U.S. Visa Policy Home | Full Graphic Version | Contact Us | Languages | Privacy Policy |