| FORM | DESCRIPTION |
| B-1 | Visitors Visa: aliens who wish to enter the US temporarily for business purposes. |
| B-2 | Visitors Visa: used for the purpose of tourism, visit to relatives & friends or similar reasons. |
| A/G | Representatives of foreign government |
| C | Transit visa |
| D | Crewman |
| E | Treaty traders & investors |
| F | Students: in academic or language programs |
| H | Temporary Workers: and trainees |
| I | Journalists |
| J | Exchange visitors |
| K | Fiancé(e): of us citizens |
| L | Inter-company transferees |
| M | Students: in vocational or other non academic programs |
| N | The parents of certain special immigrants |
| O | Temporary Workers of extraordinary ability |
| P | Athletes & Entertainers |
| Q | Cultural exchange visitor |
| R | Religious: Visas |
General Information A nonimmigrant visa for a particular category is valid for entry only for the purpose for which it was originally issued. For example, a student visa cannot be used for entry as a visitor, nor can the possessor of a visitor visa enter to study. A visa is not a guarantee of entry into the United States. The bearer of a visa is subject to inspection at the port of entry by US Immigration officials who have authority to deny admission. Therefore, the recipient of a visa should carry with him/her, for possible presentation to immigration inspectors, the evidence submitted to the consular officer when the visa was obtained. The validity period shown in a nonimmigrant visa relates only to the period during which it may be used in making application for admission into the United States; it does not indicate the length of time the alien may spend in the United States. The period for which the bearer of a nonimmigrant visa is authorized to remain in the United States is determined by the U.S. Immigration authorities at the port of entry. A nonimmigrant who remains in the United States beyond the period for which he/she has been granted permission to stay may become subject to deportation. There may be a fee charged for your visa. If there is a fee it is approximately the same as that which is charged by your government to a United States citizen for a similar type visa.
General Procedure
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Complete the application form OF-156.
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Submit your passport which should be valid for at least 6 months longer than your intended period of stay in the United States.
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A separate application is required for each traveler, regardless of age, and whether or not more than one person is included in the same passport.
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Present a recent photograph 1 1/2 inches square (37 x 37 mm) with your usual signature on the reverse side. Children under the age of 16 are not required to submit a photograph.
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Evidence substantiating the purpose of your trip and your intention to depart from the United States after a temporary visit may be required.
