Visa Services
A person from another country that wishes to enter the United States (U.S.) must first obtain a travel document called a visa. There are many types of visas, but visas are divided into two groups: nonimmigrant and immigrant. A Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) is for a temporary stay, while an Immigrant Visa (IV) is for those who want to live in the U.S. permanently.
Please note that the Visa Section (Non-Immigrant and Immigrant Visas) will be closed on February 15-17, 2010. Visa Services will resume on Thursday, February 18, 2010.
Additional information
To read our Customer Service Statement to Visa Applicants, please click here.
Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)
America.gov: http://www.america.gov/USA.gov: http://www.usa.gov/
Visa Services
Non-Immigrant Visas
Immigrant Visas
Forms
Links to Additional Information
Customer Service Statement
Traveler Redress Inquiry Program
Visa Lottery
Returning the I-94 or I-94W Form
Contact Information and Hours
Consular Section Calendar
