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International visitors add greatly to our nation's cultural, education and economic life. The U.S. continues the proud tradition of welcoming visitors to the United States, with secure borders and open doors.

Most Canadian citizens and many citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can come to the U.S. without a visa if they meet certain requirements. Visa waiver travelers from ALL 27 Visa Waiver Program countries must present a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa, otherwise a U.S. visa is required. Other foreign citizens will need a nonimmigrant visa.

Nonimmigrant visas are for international travelers, (citizens of other countries), coming to the U.S. temporarily. This visa allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security immigration inspector to enter the U.S. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States.

International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the principal purpose of your travel. The Consular Officer at your embassy or consulate will decide what kind of visa you need, when you apply.

Immigration Classifications and Visa Categories.

Advance planning can smooth the visa application process for you. You should:

  1. Review your visa status, and find out if you need a U.S. visa or a renewal.

  2. Review the visa wait times information for interview appointments and visa processing at each embassy and consular section worldwide available on our website at Visa Wait Times. Visit the embassy or consular section website where you will apply for your visa to find out how to schedule an interview appointment, pay fees and any other instructions.

  3. Plan on an interview at the embassy or consulate, which is required for most visa applicants. As part of the visa interview, quick inkless fingerprint scans should be expected. Some visa applications require additional administrative processing, which requires some additional time. Applicants are advised when they apply.

For more information about visas required for temporary visitors to the U.S., contact our immigration law office at 407.536.7123.

Rivera Law Center, P.A., can professionally guide you through the immigration process of obtaining the various types of U.S. Visas, Obtaining a Green Card, seeking Political Asylum, fighting Deportation, becoming an America Citizen, or other immigration needs and goals. We are an immigration law firm which is focused in understanding and obtaining the best solution for you.

If you going through any immigration law situation, Be Informed, and Plan Before You Act. Contact an experienced Orlando and Central Florida Immigration Lawyer as soon as possible. Call 407.536.7123 to speak to Rivera Law Center, P.A.


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