Visas
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the U.S. must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.
Most Bruneians traveling to the U.S. on business or tourism for less than 90 days do not require a visa and may travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) but must meet all eligibility requirements.
All travelers to the U.S. under the VWP must obtain authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system prior to initiating travel to the U.S. For more information regarding visa-free travel, see Visa Waiver Program (VWP) webpage.
If you do not qualify for the VWP or are traveling to study, work, participate in an exchange program, or any other purpose that does not fall under a B visa purpose of travel, you will need a nonimmigrant visa.
A visa does not guarantee entry to the U.S. A visa simply indicates that a U.S. consular officer has determined that you are eligible to apply for entry to the U.S. for a specific purpose. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials determines the visa holder's eligibility for admission into the United States.
- Nonimmigrant Visas
A Nonimmigrant visa is used by tourists, business people, students, or speciality workers who wish to stay for a particular period of time in the United States to accomplish specific purposes. According to U.S. visa laws and regulations, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must demonstrate to the consular officer that they have strong ties to their country of residence and must show that they intend to depart the United States after their temporary stay. - Immigrant Visas
Immigrant visas are for persons who plan to live permanently in the United States. the immigrant visa permits an application for admission to the United States as a Legal Permanent Resident and is a potential step toward acquiring U.S. citizenship. Most immigrant visa applications begins when a qualified family member who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident submits a petition on behalf of the intending immigrant to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in the United States or at a U.S. Embassy abroad. It is also possible for a U.S. employer to file a petition for a foreign national whom the employer wishes to hire for an eligible permanent position.
