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Types of U.S. Visas


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Get the information you need to make the decision that works for you.

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States (U.S.) 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 U.S. 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 U.S.

Having a U.S. visa allows you to travel to a port of entry, airport or land border crossing, and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspector to enter the U.S. While having a visa does not guarantee entry to the U.S, it does indicate a consular officer at a U.S Embassy or Consulate abroad has determined you are eligible to seek entry for that specific purpose. DHS/CBP inspectors, guardians of the nation’s borders, are responsible for admission of travelers to the U.S., for a specified status and period of time. DHS also has responsibility for immigration matters while you are present in the U.S.

The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. There are two main categories of U.S. visas:

As an experienced Orlando immigration law lawyer, Mr. Rivera has assisted many Orlando and Central Florida individuals, families, and businesses in dealing with the various immigration law issues, disputes, and goals.

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 Attorney as soon as possible. Call 407.536.7123 to speak to Rivera Law Center, P.A.


Orlando Immigration Lawyer, providing experienced immigration legal services in Orlando, and the Central Florida area.


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