TEMPORARY VISAS


There are various types of nonimmigrant visas for temporary visitors to travel to the U.S., if you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. It's important to have information about the type of nonimmigrant visa you will need for travel, and the steps required to apply for the visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.

Review the information below. For more detailed information specific to each visa category, including how-to-apply information and more, select a link from the Categories of Temporary Visas below.


GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Visa FAQ (State Department)

• Entering the United States - The CBP Inspection Process (CBP)

• How Do I Get An Extension of Stay in the U.S.? (USCIS)

• Who May Apply to Change to a New Nonimmigrant Status (USCIS)

• Fees and Reciprocity Tables (State Department) )

• Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas (State Department)

• How Do I Apply for a Nonimmigrant Waiver? (CBP)

• FAQ for the Online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (State Department)

• How Do I Report a Change of Address to the USCIS? (USCIS)


CATEGORIES OF TEMPORARY VISAS:

• Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials ("A") (State Department)

• Visitor Visas to the U.S. (State Department)

• Visa Waiver Program (State Department)

• Travel on the Visa Waiver Program - Information for New Member Countries (State Department)

• Visa Waiver Program (CBP)

• Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

• ESTA Authorization Required for All Visa Waiver Program Travelers Beginning on January 12, 2009

• Domestic Partners Of Nonimmigrants (State Department)

• Transit Visas ("C") (State Department)

• Crewmen ("D-1")

• Treaty Traders ("E-1")

• Treaty Investors ("E-2")

• Australian Professionals (E-3) (State Department)

• Students ("F-1")

• Employees of Designated International Agencies and NATO ("G" and "NATO") (State Department)

• Temporary Professional Workers ("H-1B")

• Temporary Agricultural Workers ("H-2A")

• Temporary Workers H-2B Status

• Trainees ("H-3")

• Foreign Journalists ("I")

• Exchange Visitors ("J-1") and Waivers

• Fiancees of U.S. Citizens ("K-1")

• K-3/K-4 Nonimmigrant Visas (USCIS)

• Intracompany Transferees ("L-1")

• Vocational Students ("M-1")

• Persons of Extraordinary Ability ("O")

• Athletes and Entertainers ("P")

• International Cultural Exchange Visitors ("Q")

• Religious Workers ("R")

• Witnesses and Informants ("S")

• USCIS Regulation: Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for Aliens in T or U Nonimmigrant Status (December 12, 2008)

• Canadian and Mexican Professionals Under NAFTA ("TN")

• How to Obtain U Interim Relief: A Brief Manual for Advocates Assisting Immigrant Victims of Crime ("U") - (June 2007)


APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY VISA IN CANADA OR MEXICO:

• Online Visa Appointment Reservation System (Canada)

• Visa Information Services (Mexico)