What is a US visa?

What is a US visa?

What is a U.S. 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

What is the difference between F-1 and F-2 visa?

Prospective F-1 students must apply at the schools and receive a form I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 visa. F-1 students must show that they are able to support themselves during their stay in the U.S., as their opportunities for legal employment are quite limited. F-2 visas are given to dependents of an F-1 student.

How many F-1 visas were issued from 1997 to 2018?

Number of visas issued from 1997 onward Fiscal Year Number of F-1 visas issued Number of F-2 visas issued Number of F-3 visas issued Ratio of F-2 visas to F-1 visas 2015 644,233 33,632 63 5.22% 2016 471,728 30,486 0 6.46% 2017 393,573 27,435 0 6.97% 2018 362,929 26,650 0 7.34%

Do you need a visa to travel to the United States?

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.

How do I check the status of my US visa application?

To check on the status of your U.S. Visa application: United States: Contact the National Visa Center (NVC) at 1-603-334-0700 for immigrant visas. For nonimmigrant visas, call 1-603-334-0888.

How to renew a lost or stolen US visa?

You must renew your visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Only diplomatic visa holders and their dependents may renew them in the United States. If you lost your visa or the Arrival/Departure Records (a Form I-94) to enter the U.S., the Bureau of Consular Affairs has guidance on reporting and re-issuance of travel documents:

How do I apply for a tourist visa in USA?

United States: Contact the National Visa Center (NVC) at 1-603-334-0700 for immigrant visas. For nonimmigrant visas, call 1-603-334-0888. Or use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). Abroad: Contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate where you filed your application.