Most Common Visas and FormsAs the title indicates, these are links to some of the most popular immigration forms and visas.
Work VisasThis section links to descriptions and requirements of each category of temporary (Non-immigrant) work visa. These include artists, researchers, cultural exchange participants,
information technology specialists, religious workers, investors,
scientists, athletes, nurses, agricultural workers and others. All
foreign workers must obtain permission to work legally in the United
States. Each employment category for admission has different
requirements, conditions and authorized periods of stay. It is important
that you adhere to the terms of your application or petition for
admission and visa. Any violation can result in removal or denial of
re-entry into the United States.
Student VisasThis section links to complete descriptions and
requirements for all three types of student visas (academic students, vocational students, and the foreign exchange program).
Before applying for a visa, all student and exchange visitor applicants are required to be accepted and approved for their
program. When accepted, educational institutions and program sponsors will provide each applicant the necessary approval
documentation, to be submitted when applying for a visa.
Citizenship
As a permanent resident, you have most of the rights of U.S. citizens. However, there are many important reasons to consider U.S. citizenship. Citizenship offers new rights and privileges, but comes with equally important responsibilities. As a citizen you can:
- Vote. Only citizens can vote in federal elections. Most states also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, to U.S. citizens.
- Serve on a jury. Only U.S. citizens can serve on a federal jury. Most states also restrict jury service to U.S. citizens. Serving on a jury is an important responsibility for U.S. citizens.
- Travel with a U.S. passport. A U.S. passport enables you to get assistance from the U.S. government when overseas, if necessary.
- Bring family members to the U.S. U.S. citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country.
- Obtain citizenship for children under 18 years of age. In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
- Apply for federal jobs. Certain jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship.
Become an elected official.
- Run for office. Only citizens can run for federal office (U.S. Senate or House of Representatives) and for most state and local offices.
- Keep your residency. A U.S. citizen’s right to remain in the United States cannot be taken away.
- Become eligible for federal grants and scholarships. Many financial aid grants, including college scholarships and funds given by the government for specific purposes, are available only to U.S. citizens.
- Obtain government benefits. Some government benefits are available only to U.S. citizens.
Family VisasThis section links to individual pages with complete descriptions and requirements for each specific type of visa. Most are for dependents or spouses of those with non-immigrant (temporary) visas.
Your status determines which relatives (or future relatives) may be eligible to receive immigration benefits. In order to help a family member immigrate, you must be a: U.S.
citizen, green card holder (permanent resident), refugee admitted as a refugee within the past 2 years or asylee granted asylum within the past 2 years, or a member of the U.S. military.
Visitor Visas and Forms A visitor visa is a type of non-immigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism or medical treatment
(B-2). International travelers with visitor visas comprise a large portion of temporary visitor travel to the United States every year. Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The visa allows a foreign citizen, to travel to the United States port-of entry and request permission of the U.S. immigration inspector to enter the U.S.
The "visitor" visa is a non-immigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1), for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2), or combination of both (B-1/B-2) purposes. Travelers coming to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less from qualified countries may be eligible to visit
the U.S. without a visa if they meet the visa waiver program requirements.
Other Visas and Forms
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