USA

United States Visa Information

The United States offers various types of visas for different purposes of travel, including tourism, business, education, and employment. Here’s an overview of the USA’s visa information:

Visitor Visas (B-1/B-2)

• Purpose: For individuals traveling to the US for tourism, visiting family or friends, or for business purposes.
• Eligibility:
  • Valid passport
  • Completed visa application form (DS-160)
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the visit
  • Travel itinerary
  • Additional documents depending on the purpose of the visit

ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)

• Purpose: For citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the US for short stays (up to 90 days) for tourism or business.
• Eligibility:
  • Citizenship from a VWP country
  • Valid authorization through the ESTA system
  • Passport valid for the duration of the stay
  • Return/onward ticket

Student Visas (F-1/M-1)

• Purpose: For international students pursuing academic or vocational studies in the US.
• Eligibility:
  • Acceptance at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-approved school
  • Proof of financial support
  • Student visa application (DS-160)
  • SEVIS fee payment

Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, etc.)

• Purpose: For individuals employed or sponsored by a US-based company.
• Eligibility:
  • Job offer from a US employer
  • Meeting specific job-related criteria
  • Different categories based on skill level and type of work

Exchange Visitor Visas (J-1)

• Purpose: For participants in work and study-based exchange visitor programs in the US.
• Eligibility:
  • Sponsored by an approved exchange program
  • DS-2019 form from the sponsoring organization
  • Proof of financial support

Family-based Immigration Visas

• Purpose: For individuals seeking to join family members who are US citizens or permanent residents.
• Eligibility:
  • Relationship with a US citizen or permanent resident
  • Sponsorship by the family member
  • Additional requirements based on the family relationship

Diversity Visa Lottery Program (DV Lottery)

• Purpose: For individuals from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the US to apply for permanent residence through a lottery system.
• Eligibility:
  • Eligible countries as per the DV Lottery program
  • Application during the designated period
  • Meeting educational or work experience requirements