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The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. Please visit our Visa Wizard to find out what visa type is appropriate for you. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions or find out about the Visa Waiver Program .
Other useful links: Visa Categories | Find a U.S. Embassy or Consulate | Glossary
Nonimmigrant Visas
Nonimmigrant visas allow people to visit the United States for short periods and for specific purposes. If you want to move here permanently, please see the information below on immigrant visas .
Tourism & Visit A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Tourism is a short visit for vacation, for visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment.
Study & Exchange The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.
Business A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.
Employment To work in the United States temporarily as a lawful nonimmigrant, temporary workers must qualify for the available visa category based on the planned employment purpose.
Other Visa Categories In addition to tourism, visits, business, employment, study and exchange, and immigration, there are other reasons for traveling to the United States, which also generally require a visa.
Immigrant Visas
Do you want to immigrate to the United States, meaning you want to move here permanently? Do you want to sponsor someone to immigrate? Immigrant visas are based on family ties, employment, and the diversity visa. If you want to visit for a short period for a specific purpose, please learn about nonimmigrant visas above.
Family Based For certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).
Employment For permanent employment or investment by entrepreneurs.
Diversity Visa Annual program making a limited number of visas available to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements.
Additional U.S. Government Resources
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Department of Homeland Security
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What is a Visa?
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) .
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.
Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
Do You Already Know What Type of Visa You Need?
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application ( form DS-160 ). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
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Nonimmigrant Visa FAQs
In general, a citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed into the traveler’s passport.
Immigrant Visa FAQs
Physicians for Immigrant Visas
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Supplemental Questions for Immigrant Visa Applicants
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Immigrant Visa Unit Telegram Channel
The Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi manages a channel on the Telegram messaging app. This channel is used to disseminate important announcements pertaining to visa policy, embassy operations, or other information that may affect your ability to attend your interview or obtain your visa.
More Information
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Other Resources
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Fraud Prevention
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Travel.State.gov
Diversity Visa Program
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The latest Department of State travel updates and guidance on travel.state.gov .
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Enroll Now
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STATUS OF VISA PROCESSING AT THE U.S. EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines provides all routine visa services. For some classes of visas, wait times are substantial. The Embassy continues to prioritize travelers with urgent needs and certain critical categories of visas.
What is a Visa?
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) .
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.
Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
What Type of Visa Do You Need?
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application ( form DS-160 ). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
Tourism & Visit
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Other Types of Visas
For General Visa Inquiries
Visa Information and Appointment Service Center Visit this link to contact our service center regarding immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.
For Visa Case Status Inquiries
Consular Communications Group Visit this link to contact the U.S. Embassy directly regarding case-specific visa inquiries.
For All Consular Inquiries
Consular Communications Group Visit this link to contact the U.S. Embassy directly regarding other consular-related inquiries.
Immigrant Visa Resources
Immigrant Visas: Interview Preparation Checklist
Please follow these instructions before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines
Immigrant Visas: Case Transfer Requests
Learn how to transfer your immigrant visas case to or from the Embassy and Consulate.
Immigrant Visas: Returning Resident / SB1
If you are a permanent or conditional resident who has remained outside of the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, due to circumstances beyond your control, you will require a new immigrant visa to re-enter to the United States to resume permanent residence.
Nonimmigrant Visa Resources (Tourism and Business)
Nonimmigrant Visas: Renew My Visa
The U.S. visa application process is the same whether you are applying for the first time or renewing your visa. However, if you have previously been issued a U.S. visa that you would like to renew, you may not be required to personally appear for an interview.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Priority Interview Program
The Priority Interview Program (PIP) is designed to promote and facilitate legitimate business travel between the United States and the Philippines. It allows qualifying businesses access to expedited visa appointment, and priority processing of visas and deliveries.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Airline Visa Reissuance Program
The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit has an Airline Crew Visa Reissuance Program (AIRVRP) which allocates expedited appointments and the possibility of a waived interview for C1/D applicants who meet certain conditions.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Seafarer Reissuance Program
The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit has a Seafarer Reissuance Program (SeaVRP) which allocates expedited appointments and the possibility of a waived interview for C1/D applicants who meet certain conditions.
Nonimmigrant Visa Resources (Official and Exchanges)
Nonimmigrant Visas: Diplomatic / Official Visas
Individuals traveling to the United States on official business for a foreign government or for an international organization or mission may apply for a diplomatic or official visa (A, G, or C-3 visa). Holders of nonimmigrant A, G, or C-3 visas are eligible to be accompanied by personal employees during their stay in the United States, subject to certain conditions.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Exchange Visitor Visa
The exchange visitor program’s J visa is designed to promote the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills in the fields of education, arts, and sciences. Before applying for a visa, all exchange visitor applicants are required to be accepted and approved by an authorized program sponsor. When accepted, the applicant will receive from the educational institution or program sponsors the necessary approval documentation to be submitted when applying for a visa.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Summer Work Travel
The Summer Work Travel program provides foreign students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacation from college or university to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States.
Forms and Documents
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Form G-28 (Attorney or Representative)
U.S. Embassy in Philippines U.S. Embassy in Philippines
(+63) 2 5301-2000
(+63) 2 5301-2017
Additional Information
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
On July 5, 2019, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field office in Manila permanently closed. Individuals who were previously assisted by USCIS Manila must follow the new filing instructions listed on the USCIS website . All public inquiries should be directed to the USCIS contact center .
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The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion unit of the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. In the United States, the USCS operates an extensive network of Export Assistance Centers that offer companies easy access and efficient response to exporting and international trade inquiries. Overseas, the Commercial Service represents more than 95 percent of the world market for U.S. exports. The U.S. Commercial Service Philippines staff provides a combination of cost-effective basic and customized services to help you obtain market information, participate in trade events, and identify potential partners.
The Philippines is the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, and it offers a broad range of opportunities for U.S. businesses. American companies work across a wide spectrum of sectors and industries, including information technology, financial services, electronics, automotives, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, educational services, retail, franchising, and energy. U.S. business engagement in the Philippines is longstanding, positive, and growing, and American firms play a major role in the economy. American products and services are well-known and trusted, owing to the close historical partnership between the U.S. and the Philippines over the past 100 years. The Philippines has much to offer to U.S. businesses: a strong economy with opportunities in many promising sectors; a geographic advantage within four hours of major Asian capitals; the fifth largest English-speaking population in the world; and warm, friendly people who hold American products and services in high regard. Learn more about the Philippines’ economy here.
The 2013 Philippine Country Commercial Guide (PDF 855KB) lists the leading sectors for U.S. exports and investment in the Philippines. Chapter 1: Doing Business in the Philippines provides a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report. Aside from the best prospect sectors U.S. firms should also be aware of opportunities in other sectors of the Philippine economy. Contact the U.S. Commercial Service for information on the market of opportunities for your particular product or service.
The U.S. Commercial Service in the Philippines provides many services to help U.S. companies identify potential Philippine partners. Their business matchmaking services are designed to help you locate, screen, and meet with potential buyers, representatives, distributors, and joint venture partners. The Commercial Service can also help you launch your product through the “Single Company Promotion” program, through which CS Philippines organizes promotional events for U.S. companies.
Participating in local trade shows is an excellent way to contact potential buyers and to gain market exposure. Every year U.S. Commercial Service Philippines supports a number of trade shows and events carefully selected by its team of country experts. Contact us if you want to learn more about our trade shows.
You will find information about “Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards-FAIRS” in the Foreign Agricultural Service home page. If you need additional information or assistance, please click here to contact USDA Philippines.
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Important Service Update Please note that our customer service center has migrated to a new platform. Applicants may now direct any visa-related inquiries to [email protected] . Important Notice: DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application When booking your visa appointment, you must ensure that you, or your representative, submit a properly completed DS-160 form (online visa application). A properly completed DS-160 form contains the complete and correct information (including name, gender, visa class, date of birth, passport number, et cetera.) for the applicant who will appear for the interview. Please note: If your appointment was booked prior to November 15, 2023, you may proceed with your appointment to the VAC or document drop-off location with your corrected DS-160 confirmation page. If your appointment was booked on or after November 15, 2023, you must bring the original DS-160 confirmation page you have used to schedule your appointment AND the corrected DS-160 confirmation page to the VAC or document drop-off location on the day of your appointment. If you are unable to bring your original DS-160 confirmation page and your corrected DS-160 confirmation page, you must cancel and reschedule your appointment by entering your corrected DS-160 application number. For more information, please visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) under DS-160. Important Notice: Expedited Appointment Requests Applicants can request an expedited appointment through our online appointment system at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/expedited-appointment . You must already have a confirmed interview appointment date in order to request an expedited appointment. If your expedited appointment request is approved, you will be notified with instructions via email. You should not cancel your existing appointment unless you receive a confirmation that your request for an expedited appointment has been approved. If you have not yet received an approval or denial, your request is still under consideration. Expedited appointment slots are very limited. Please note that due to the high volume of requests, we cannot accommodate all travelers prior to their planned travel dates, even if the purpose of travel is time sensitive.
The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.
See our Directory of Visa Categories on usvisas.state.gov to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigrant visas, what is a visa.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States.
(Note: U.S. citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit.).
Do you need assistance applying for a visa? Our navigators will guide you to information that you need, and help you ask us for assistance.
- U.S. Embassy New Delhi: https://tinyurl.com/NewDelhiVisasNav
- U.S. Consulate General Mumbai: https://tinyurl.com/MumbaiVisasNav
- U.S. Consulate General Chennai: https://tinyurl.com/ChennaiVisasNav
- U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad: https://tinyurl.com/HyderabadVisasNav
- U.S. Consulate General Kolkata: https://tinyurl.com/KolkataVisasNav
To contact a customer service representative, please visit the GSS Contact Us page for full information or use contact information below:
- E-mail: [email protected] This is the fastest and best way to reach us. We read every email and strive to reply within 3 working days. Occasionally, complicated requests can take longer.
- Telephone: (91-22) 62011000 and 1-703-520-2239 (for all calls from the United States)
Customer Service Statement
The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged.
We promise to you, the visa applicant, that:
- We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa.
- We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique.
- We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous.
- We will use the limited time available for the interview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions.
- We will use our available resources to fairly assist all applicants to get appointments to allow travel in time for business, study, and other important obligations.
- We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website.
- We will provide information on non-immigrant appointment waiting times at every Embassy and Consulate posted on http://travel.state.gov .
- We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you.
Furthermore, if you are a:
- Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes.
- Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies.
- Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business.
At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to:
- Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible.
- Complete your application fully and accurately.
- Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans.
- Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions.
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This site will be the best source for up-to-date information about U4U, a sponsorship-based program enabling Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion of their country to temporarily remain in the United States for up to two years while living conditions in Ukraine are such that they cannot safely return to their homes. Uniting for Ukraine provides a safe and orderly process for Ukrainians currently in Europe who have ties to the United States to temporarily travel, work, and stay in the United States.
STATUS OF VISA PROCESSING AT THE U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATES IN MEXICO
Non-Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico are currently processing nonimmigrant visas. Applicants should expect a longer-than-normal wait time for this service and plan accordingly. For more information about wait times, visit this link . Applicants applying in the same visa class and whose previous visa expired within the last 48 months may be eligible for interview waiver. Applicants may schedule a renewal appointment here .
The U.S. Department of State has extended the validity of visa payments (known as the MRV fee) until September 30, 2023, to allow all applicants who were unable to schedule a visa appointment as a result of the suspension of routine consular operations an opportunity to schedule and/or attend a visa appointment with the paid fee.
Expedited/Emergency Appointments: If applicants have an urgent need for travel, they may request an emergency appointment by following the guidance found here .
Non-Resident Applicants: Routine appointments for applicants not ordinarily resident in Mexico are not available at this time. Any applicant currently residing in the United States who seeks to extend their legal stay should contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services here . Additional information can be found here .
Applicants entering the Embassy or Consulates must wear a face mask at all times and follow social distancing protocols. Any applicant with symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, or fever must reschedule their interview by following the instructions here or by contacting us here .
For questions about specific visa cases in progress , please contact us here .
Travel to the United States
Non-U.S. travelers entering the United States are no longer required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and do not need to provide proof of vaccination. This applies to noncitizen nonimmigrant travelers who enter the United States via air, land ports, and ferry terminals.
Important notice: Visa fee increase
The application fee for visitor and certain other non-immigrant visa categories will increase from $160 to $185, effective June 17, 2023. Similarly, the application fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) will increase from $190 to $205. The fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicants in a specialty occupation (E category) will increase from $205 to $315. Applicants who paid for their visa application before June 17, 2023 will not be charged any additional fees.
For more information click here .
Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez has resumed routine immigrant visa operations , scheduling thousands of socially distanced interviews each week in ALL immigrant visa categories. For more information or instructions on requesting an emergency appointment, please visit the Immigrant Visa Navigator
K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas: K-1 applicants with cases at the National Visa Center (NVC) are being scheduled for appointments at the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez in the order the cases were documentarily completed.
Important Notice about Immigrant Visas
Visit this link for more information about immigrant visa operations at the Consulate in Ciudad Juarez.
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Immigrant Visas
Family-Based Immigration
U.S. citizens may sponsor their spouses, minor children, adult sons and daughters, parents, and siblings. U.S. lawful permanent residents may sponsor their spouses, minor children, and adult sons and daughters.
Fiancé(e) Visas
The K-1 visa permits a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.
Employment-Based, Diversity, and Other Immigrant Visas
Complete information on applying for an immigrant visa, including employment-based immigration and diversity visas
Returning Resident Visas (SB-1)
A U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year (sometimes shorter for conditional residents) or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit must qualify for and obtain a new immigrant visa to re-enter the United States and resume permanent residence.
Visa Status Check Online
Applicants for immigrant and K visas may check the status of their visa cases online.
Immigrant Visa Navigator
Need assistance with an immigrant visa at the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juárez? Our navigator will guide you to information that you need, and help you ask us for assistance as well.
Non-immigrant Visas
Diplomatic and Official Visas
Detailed instructions for diplomats and government officials (A visas) and personal employees.
Seasonal Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Visas
Temporary Agricultural (H-2A) and Temporary Nonagricultural (H-2B) visas are available for applicants to work in agriculture, construction, forestry, and many other kinds of industries. Visit this link for information about the H-2 visa.
Treaty Investor Visas
Treaty Investor (E-2) visas are available for citizens of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation, including Mexico, who work for companies that trade or invest in the United States. Visit this link for detailed instructions for applying for the E-2 investor visa in Mexico.
Treaty Trader Visas
Treaty Trader (E-1) visas are available for citizens of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation, including Mexico, who work for companies that trade or invest in the United States. Visit this link for detailed instructions for applying for the E-1 investor visa in Mexico.
Domestic Employee Visas
B-1 visitor visas to work in the United States as a personal or domestic employee for an employer are available in limited situations.
Contact the Visa Unit
Non-Immigrant Visa Public Inquiries
Visit this link to contact the Embassy or Consulate where you applied for your non-immigrant visa.
Immigrant Visa Public Inquiries
If you have questions regarding an immigrant visa case, please visit the Immigrant Visa Navigator.
Immigrant Visa Legal Inquiries
Visit this link to submit a legal inquiry regarding an immigrant visa case to U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez.
Report a Lost or Stolen U.S. Visa
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An immigrant visa is a document issued by a U.S. consular officer abroad that allows you to travel to the United States and apply for admission as a legal permanent resident (LPR). An immigration inspector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security makes the final decision as to whether or not to admit you as an LPR. Once you are admitted as an LPR, you generally have the right to live and work in the United States permanently. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security will mail your permanent resident card (often called a “green card”) to your new address in the United States, usually within three months of your entry into the United States. Please see 9 FAM 502.1-3 for a list of classification symbols and a brief description of each.
Getting an immigrant visa usually means that you will be able to live and work in the United States for as long as you want. A nonimmigrant visa, on the other hand, is generally for short-term visitors to the United States. You cannot stay in the United States permanently on a nonimmigrant visa, and you generally cannot work. A nonimmigrant visa is sometimes informally called a “tourist visa” but can be issued for reasons other than tourism, such as medical treatment, business or study. Please see our nonimmigrant visa page for more information.
There are three basic methods for obtaining an immigrant visa: 1.through a family relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident 2.through employment 3.through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (the visa lottery) Most applicants in Mexico obtain their immigrant visas via family relationships. The first step in obtaining a family-based immigrant visa is for your relative (the petitioner) to file a Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) by mail with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security. Once your relative has filed a petition for you, you may check its status by accessing the USCIS Case Status Search Page. You may obtain an immigrant visa through employment rather than through a family member. More information on obtaining an immigrant visa through employment rather than through a family member is available on USCIS’s Green Card through a Job page. Please see the Fiscal Year 2016 Diversity Visa Entry Instructions. Note that the registration period for 2015 has closed. You may check this page for the Fiscal Year 2016 Diversity Visa Entry instructions in approximately September 2014.
Once U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security approves an immigrant visa petition, USCIS sends the approved petition to the Department of State’s National Visa Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) retains the approved petition until the case is ready for adjudication by a consular officer abroad. Petitions may remain at NVC for several months or for many years depending on the visa category and country of birth of the visa applicant. When a beneficiary’s (the beneficiary is the person on whose behalf the petition was filed) priority date appears about to become current, NVC sends the petitioner a bill for processing Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act) and sends the beneficiary a Form DS-261 (Choice of Address and Agent). Once the Form I-864 processing fee is paid, NVC sends the Form I-864 and related instructions to the petitioner. Once NVC receives the completed Form DS-261 from the applicant, NVC mails a bill for the immigrant visa fee to the agent designated on the Form DS-261. Once the immigrant visa fee is paid, NVC sends the Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants to the agent. You or your agent must follow the directions in the Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants exactly. Failure to do so could result in a delay in your case and could even cause you to lose your chance to live and work in the United States. Once NVC completes its administrative processing of your case, the case file is sent to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Consulate General, Ciudad Juarez. NVC will notify you by mail when this occurs.
The priority date, in the case of a family-based immigrant visa petition, is the date your petition was filed (not the date it was approved). Family-based immigrant visas are divided into two broad groups, immediate relative cases and preference cases. An immediate relative family-based petition is filed by a U.S. citizen on behalf of a spouse, parent, or child. A preference family-based petition is filed by a U.S. citizen on behalf of a son, daughter, or sibling; or by a legal permanent resident on behalf of a spouse, son or daughter, or child. Because the law does not limit the number of immediate relative visas, the priority date is normally irrelevant in such cases (please see the 9 FAM 502.1-1(d)(1) for the notable exception, related to the Child Status Protection Act). Workload permitting, the Immigrant Visa Unit may begin processing the approved petition upon receipt from the Department of State’s National Visa Center or the Department of Homeland Security. The priority date in a preference case, however, matters greatly. The law limits the number of preference visas available. All categories of family-based preference visas are currently “oversubscribed” (i.e., there are more people who want visas than there are visa numbers available). Your priority date, along with your visa category and nationality, determines whether a visa number is available or whether you must wait. Once your priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed in the most recent Visa Bulle
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Advance travel planning and early visa application are important. If you plan to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States as a temporary visitor, please review the current wait time for an interview using the tool below. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview; please read the information below for more details .
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The estimated wait time to receive a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate and is based on workload and staffing and can vary from week to week. The information provided is an estimate and does not guarantee the availability of an appointment.
Wait Time for Interview Waiver
Wait times for applicants eligible for Interview Waiver are applicable only for locations where applicants schedule appointments to submit their passport and any required documents to a U.S. embassy or consulate. The wait time estimate does not account for the time required for a consular officer to adjudicate the application nor mailing time of passports or other documents. Refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section where you will apply to determine your eligibility for Interview Waiver and for instructions for submitting a nonimmigrant visa application. Note that applicants must be a national or resident of the country where they are applying to be eligible to apply via Interview Waiver.
Qualifications for an Expedited Interview Appointment
Consular sections overseas may be able to expedite your interview date if there is an urgent, unforeseen situation such as a funeral, medical emergency, or school start date. The process to request an expedited nonimmigrant visa interview varies by location. You should refer to the instructions on the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section where you will interview, or on their online appointment scheduling site. You will need to provide proof of the need for an earlier appointment.
In all cases : You must first submit the online visa application form (DS-160), pay the application fee, and schedule the first available interview appointment. Only at this point will a consular section consider your request for an expedited appointment.
Note: Travel for the purpose of attending weddings and graduation ceremonies, assisting pregnant relatives, participating in an annual business/academic/professional conference, or enjoying last-minute tourism does not qualify for expedited appointments. For such travel, please schedule a regular visa appointment well in advance.
These estimates do not include time required for administrative processing, which may affect some applications. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.
There are only two possible outcomes for U.S. visa applications. The consular officer will either issue or refuse the visa. If a visa applicant has not established that he or she is eligible for a visa, the consular officer must refuse that application. However, some refused visa applications may require further administrative processing. When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the applicant at the end of the interview. The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. At the conclusion of the administrative processing period, the consular officer might conclude that an applicant is now qualified for the visa for which he or she applied. The officer may also conclude that the applicant remains ineligible for a visa. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.
Important Notice: Except in cases of emergency travel (i.e. serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family), before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants should wait at least 180 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.
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Information about nonimmigrant visa wait times for interviews and visa processing time frames are shown on this website, as well as on U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites worldwide. It should be noted that the “Wait Times for a Nonimmigrant Visa to be Processed” information by country does not include time required for administrative processing. Processing wait time also does not include the time required to return the passport to applicants, by either courier services or the local mail system.
In addition, it is important to thoroughly review all information on the specific Embassy or Consulate Visa Section website for local procedures and instructions, such as how to make an interview appointment. Embassy and Consulate websites will also explain any additional procedures for students, exchange visitors and those persons who need an earlier visa interview appointment.
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Consular services in Australia are offered by the U.S. Consulates in Melbourne, Perth & Sydney. The U.S. Embassy in Canberra does not process visa applications. Immigrant Visas are only processed by the U.S. Consulate in Sydney.
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Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program . The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
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DIPLOMATS AND OFFICIALS
The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney processes all diplomatic and official visa applications in Australia. If the application is complete and subsequently approved, standard processing time is ten (10) business days from receipt of all required documentation.
Australian Diplomats and Officials
All officials traveling on behalf of the Australian federal government require visas to transit or enter the United States. You are not required to appear for an in-person interview, but you are required to submit an application to our office via VisaLink.
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Petitioners residing in Australia must file their Form I-130, Petition for an Alien Relative , with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), unless they believe that their situation qualifies as an emergency may request an exemption to allow a U.S. Consulate General in Australia to accept the filing
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U.S. Immigration law presumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.
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Review the “Boarding of Lawful Permanent Residents” file on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website. If you do not fall under any of the categories listed, you may be required to apply for a Carrier Document.
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If you are not in possession of a valid Green Card to facilitate your travel, you may need to submit an Application for a Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)
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Use Form I-407 to let USCIS know you are voluntarily abandoning your status as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States. USCIS will update your records to show you are no longer an LPR.
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Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
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This section contains detailed information for people interested in traveling to the United States.
In Canada, the U.S. Government issues visas from its Embassy and six consulates located throughout the country. Canadians typically do not require visas to enter the United States, although there are some exceptions . Citizens of certain other countries also do not require entry visas to visit the United States. For more information, please visit the Visa Waiver section of the State Department website.
The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying. See our Directory of Visa Categories to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States.
Immigrant visa applications: Have an inquiry about your immigrant visa? Our Immigrant Visa Navigator can walk you through the process. You can also contact us 1-438-793-1947 or [email protected] .
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- Click here to start your immigrant visa application
What is a Visa?
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States.
(Note: U.S. citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit.).
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The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged.
We promise to you, the visa applicant, that:
- We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa.
- We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique.
- We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous.
- We will use the limited time available for the interview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions.
- We will use our available resources to fairly assist all applicants to get appointments to allow travel in time for business, study, and other important obligations.
- We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website.
- We will provide information on non-immigrant appointment waiting times at every Embassy and Consulate posted on http://travel.state.gov .
- We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you.
Furthermore, if you are a:
- Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes.
- Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies.
- Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business.
At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to:
- Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible.
- Complete your application fully and accurately.
- Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans.
- Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions.
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UAE residents: Explore Morocco with new eVisa! Guide on how to apply
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Dubai: If you are a traveller at heart, there is good news! UAE residents can now experience the magic of Morocco with the newly launched eVisa, which allows you to skip the embassy visit and explore a land brimming with diverse experiences, from bustling markets to serene landscapes.
On March 4, the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Abu Dhabi officially announced the availability of eVisas to Morocco for residents of the UAE.
Individuals holding a valid Emirates ID card with a minimum of 180 days of residency will be eligible for the eVisa. The eVisa will be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and allow for a single entry for a short stay of up to 30 days within the Moroccan territory.
Here’s how you can apply for it.
Documents required
• Copy of your UAE residence visa, with the visa valid for more than 180 days. • Passport copy, with your passport valid for more than 90 days. • Passport sized photograph.
How to apply for eVisa
• Visit: acces-maroc.ma • You will see a widget on the home page titled: ‘Do I need a visa to enter morocco?’, where you can select your nationality, country of residence, passport type, purpose of trip and any other additional visas you may have. For example, a US or UK visa, or a Schengen visa. • Type in your email address and confirm it. Then select the captcha code and click on ‘Enter’. • You will receive an email with a link that you are required to click on to continue with your application. • It will take you to an application form, where you would need to fill in the following details: 1. Date of birth 2. Type of passport 3. Purpose of trip (Select from tourism, business, conference, cultural or sporting events, event, family reunification, medical stay or other).
• Select if you have any additional visas from Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Schengen, UK or US. • Click on ‘next’. • Under travel conditions, you will be required to check all the travel conditions that you need to meet. These are: - I am traveling for tourism purposes. - I have a return ticket. - I have hotel reservation or an invitation. - I have sufficient financial means – 70 EUR (Dh279.09) per day minimum. - I have a valid passport when leaving Morocco. - I certify the accuracy of the information provided, in case of error, my request will be refused.
• Enter your personal details: - Family Name - First name - Date of Birth - Place of Birth - Mobile number - Email address - Nationality/Country Citizenship - Occupation/Job - Passport type - Passport Number - Issued by - Date of Issue - Expiry Date
• Click on ‘next’. • Select the expected expected date to arrive and to leave Morocco. • Next, upload your passport sized photograph and passport copy and click on ‘Save’. • You will then be informed about your eVisa validity if you apply for it right now. The visa is valid for six months, for a single entry and a stay of 30 days maximum. • You will then be asked to review the details of your eVisa application before the request is validated. • At this stage, you can enter another ‘beneficiary’, which could be family members or friends travelling with you. If you do select this option, repeat the process listed above for the second beneficiary as well. • Once you confirm the application, you will then be asked to proceed to the payment portal.
• You will have two options to receive the eVisa: - Standard – 770 MAD (Moroccan Dirham) ( Dh281.67 ) Get your visa within an average of three business days , but it may take longer if additional verification is required. - Express – 1,100 MAD (Moroccan Dirham) ( Dh402.39 ) Get your visa within an average of one business day , but it may take longer if additional verification is required. • Once you make the payment, you will get an application number, which you can use to track your application. Also, if you face any issues with the application, you can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates at: [email protected]
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Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.
February 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – Ottawa – Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.
As of February 29, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time, Mexican citizens who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are travelling by air on a Mexican passport will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding US visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada. Those who do not meet these conditions will need to apply for a Canadian visitor visa. This responds to an increase in asylum claims made by Mexican citizens that are refused, withdrawn or abandoned. It is an important step to preserve mobility for hundreds of thousands of Mexican citizens, while also ensuring the sound management of our immigration and asylum systems.
The application process for Mexican citizens seeking a work or study permit will not change. Mexican citizens who want to work in Canada will continue to have access to a wide number of existing labour pathways, including the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program.
Canada supports ongoing travel, tourism and business with Mexico. We will continue to work with the Government of Mexico to strengthen our regular pathways to immigration, and with our provincial and territorial counterparts to support a system of managed migration as well as to support those in need of protection. Canada is expanding its network of visa application centres in Mexico to better serve these clients. Today’s action will relieve pressure on Canada’s borders, immigration system, housing and social services, while preserving mobility for Mexican citizens who want to come to Canada.
The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) is a vital example of the mutually beneficial migration that we seek to promote regionally and globally. Canada is ready to work with Mexico to build on this program, through the modernization of a new SAWP bilateral agreement, to offer Mexican workers new opportunities, through the incorporation of year-round primary agriculture and seasonal fish, seafood and primary food processing into the program. This will benefit workers and businesses on both sides of the Canada–Mexico relationship.
Canada is continuously monitoring the impacts of its visa policies for both visa-exempt and visa-required countries, as well as asylum claim trends. These challenges are not limited to one country. Any adjustment to Canada’s travel requirements are made to preserve the integrity and sustainability of our asylum and immigration systems.
More information about these changes, including for people in transit or with upcoming flights, is available on IRCC’s website .
“Mexico is an important partner to Canada. We will continue to welcome Mexican temporary workers, students, visitors and immigrants who bring diverse skills and important contributions to our economy and communities. We strive for balance between the movement of people between our two great countries, and the need to relieve pressure on our immigration system so we can provide protection to those who need it the most.” – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Quick facts
Asylum claims made by Mexican citizens reached a record high in 2023 at a time when Canada’s asylum system, housing and social services were already under significant pressure. The majority of these claims (approximately 60%) were either rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, or withdrawn or abandoned by the applicant.
In 2023 alone, asylum claims from Mexican citizens accounted for 17% of all claims made that year from all nationalities around the world. The country’s asylum claim rate has risen significantly since the visa was first lifted in 2016 (from 260 claims in 2016 to 23,995 claims in 2023).
All eTAs issued to Mexican passports before 11:30 p.m. Eastern time on February 29, 2024, will no longer be valid—except for eTAs linked to Mexican passports with a valid Canadian work or study permit. Mexican citizens travelling to Canada without a valid work or study permit will need to apply for a visitor visa or reapply for a new eTA —if they are eligible.
Mexican citizens holding a valid work or study permit can still travel by air to Canada with their existing eTA as long as it remains valid, and they can continue to study or work in Canada based on the validity and conditions of their permit. Mexican visitors who are already in Canada on an eTA can stay for as long as they are authorized (up to six months from the date they arrive in Canada). However, if they plan to leave Canada and wish to return, they must have the proper travel documents (visa or new eTA).
Most approved visa applicants receive multiple-entry visas, which allow them to visit Canada as many times as they want, for up to 10 years, or until their passport expires.
The eTA is a digital travel document that most visa-exempt travellers need in order to travel to or transit through Canada by air. IRCC first began expanding its eTA program to eligible citizens from visa-required countries in 2017. Mexico will now be among 15 countries whose citizens can to fly to Canada on an eTA, instead of a visa, if they meet certain requirements .
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