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A
citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States
is generally required to obtain a visa. For an overview, see What
is a Visa?
For
immigration (permanent residency) visas and issues, you will want
to see our Immigration
Home Page
and check out the FAQs
on Permanent Residency.
For
business and employment visas, see our Employment
Visa Home Page.
For
all other visas, see our Temporary
Visitor Home Page,
and the FAQs:
Temporary Visitors.
If
you are preparing to enter the U.S., then you will want to review
Entering
the U.S.,
which includes information about the inspection process at the U.S.
border, U.S. Customs restrictions on the items you can bring with
you, and more.
If
you are looking for a specific form, you can probably find it in
Forms,
Fees & Filing Locations.
If
you are outside of the U.S., you will need to visit a U.S. Consulate
or Embassy to obtain your visa. Find the one nearest you with our
U.S.
Consulate & Embassy Website Locator.
For
emergencies in the U.S., you may need to contact a consular official
from your own country. See Foreign
Embassies & Consulates in the U.S.
HELP!
Look for the
HELP! section at the bottom of many of our visa and immigration
pages. This section will tell you how to contact someone to have
your specific questions answered.
Popular Issues
And do not be
shy about searching for your specific topic! At the top of every
page is a search link for you to use.
The
information provided in this website is not legal advice and should
not be interpreted as legal advice. This website is intended to
provide a basic understanding of this information in summary form.
This information may not be comprehensive, is subject to change,
and may not apply to all individual circumstances. Any information
received here should be confirmed with the appropriate government
agencies or with an attorney, particularly as it relates to your
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