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Find out how to work in the U.S. or visit as a student or tourist. Learn how to renew your visa and what to do if your visa is lost.
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If you visit the U.S. for tourism or business, you may need a visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa. Learn how to get and renew this type of nonimmigrant visa.
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Find out how to check the status of your visa application online. And to avoid delays, learn how to update your address if you move while waiting for your visa to be approved.
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Find out what to do if your visa is denied, and learn if you are eligible for a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility.
Foreign visitors: what to do if your visa or passport is lost or stolen
If you are in the U.S. and your visa or passport was lost or stolen, learn how to report it and apply for a new one.
Get a student visa to study in the U.S.
To study in the U.S. as an international student, you must get a student visa. Learn about the types of student visas, how to apply, and if you can work while you study.
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Learn about the different nonimmigrant temporary work visa categories and how to apply.
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A request for an extension of stay (EOS) is generally filed on a Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker ( Form I-129 ) or Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status ( Form I-539 ), depending upon the nonimmigrant classification the petitioner or applicant seeks to extend. The instructions for Form I-539  and Form I-129  provide detailed information regarding who may file each form. Supplemental Information for Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status ( Form I-539A ) or Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker ( Form I-129CW ) may also be filed, where applicable. If you remain in the United States longer than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you may be removed (deported) from the United States. Check the date in the lower right-hand corner of your Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record , to determine the date your authorized stay expires. We recommend that you apply to extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires.
You may apply to extend your stay if:
- You were lawfully admitted into the United States with a nonimmigrant visa;
- Your nonimmigrant visa status remains valid;
- You have not committed any crimes that make you ineligible for a visa;
- You have not violated the conditions of your admission; and
- Your passport is valid and will remain valid for the duration of your stay.
You may not apply to extend your stay if you were admitted to the United States in the following categories:
- Visa Waiver Program;
- Crew member (D nonimmigrant visa);
- In transit through the United States (C nonimmigrant visa);
- In transit through the United States without a visa (TWOV);
- Fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or dependent of a fiancé(e) (K nonimmigrant visa); or
- Informant (and accompanying family) on terrorism or organized crime (S nonimmigrant visa).
For information on how to apply, see the How Do I: Guides for Nonimmigrants .
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- USCIS Policy Manual Volume 2, Part A Nonimmigrant Policies and Procedures
- I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
- I-129CW, Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker
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Mandatory US Tourist Visa Documents. Current passport as well as old passports. One photograph. Confirmation page of online submitted Form DS-160 with CEAC barcode. Visa Fee Receipt. Fees to be paid in advance before taking an appointment. Original interview appointment letter. Sample.
If your US visa has expired, but has a renewed petition, photocopy of the renewed petition. If your US visa status (such as H, L) has expired, and your employer has filed for an extension, send the I-797 receipt notice. If you are a legal permanent resident in the USA, provide proof of green card (front and back).
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The US tourist visa, also known as a visitor visa, is a tourist visa to the USA, and is also called a B2 visa. If you would like to enter the US temporarily for pleasure, tourism, or medical treatment, you can apply for a non-immigrant visa called a tourist visa. In order to get a USA tourist visa, you have to complete a DS-160 form, pay the ...
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Step by step instructions for each field in I-134: Part 1. Information About You (the Sponsor). Your Full Name. 1.a Family Name (Last Name): Your last name as per your passport. 1.b Given Name (First Name): Your first name as per your passport. 1.c Middle Name: If you have a middle name, write it here.
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If you do not see your country listed, you will need a visitor visa. Visitor (tourist) visa. The visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa, is a type of nonimmigrant visa for people who wish to temporarily enter the U.S. There are two categories: B-1 for business travel; B-2 for tourism and medical treatment; Learn about B-1 and B-2 visas ...
On the day and time of your interview appointment, go to the consulate where your interview is scheduled. Carry all mandatory and supporting documents. Carry the following to your interview: Your passport (and your old passports, if any) Your photograph. The DS160 confirmation page stamped at the VAC.
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The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé (e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal ...
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How to apply for or renew a U.S. tourist visa. If you visit the U.S. for tourism or business, you may need a visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa. Learn how to get and renew this type of nonimmigrant visa.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): USCIS oversees immigration to the United States and approves (or denies) immigrant petitions, and more.Learn about USCIS and explore your options.. National Visa Center (NVC): After your petition is approved, NVC will assist you in preparing your visa application for interview for certain visa categories at U.S. Embassies & Consulates.
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Apply for a U.S. Visa. At this website, you can learn about obtaining a visa, as well as applying for your visa. How to apply for your nonimmigrant visa for travel to the United States. What documents, photos and information you need to apply for your visa. How to access visa application forms and instructions.
A request for an extension of stay (EOS) is generally filed on a Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) or Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539), depending upon the nonimmigrant classification the petitioner or applicant seeks to extend.The instructions for Form I-539 and Form I-129 provide detailed information regarding who may file each form.
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