What kind of visa do I need to visit the U.S.?

Answer ID 220   |    Published 02/17/2006 02:33 PM   |    Updated 01/10/2012 04:13 PM
What kind of visa do I need to visit the U.S.? 

The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. For an overview of the types of nonimmigrant visas available under immigration law, please see Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications on the USCIS website.

The Consular Officer at your embassy or consulate will decide what kind of visa you need, when you apply. For more information, please visit the following links:

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html

http://www.uscis.gov

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