For many individuals, rather than going through the potentially lengthy process of applying for and obtaining a B-1/B-2 visitor visa to enter the United States, an alternative is available under the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program allows eligible individuals from participating countries to come to the United States without first applying for and […]
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Visitor Visas (B-1/B-2 Visas)
As with all other nonimmigrant visas, visitor visas allow foreign nationals to enter the United States for a specified, temporary period of time and for a specific purpose, in this case for business (B-1) or pleasure (B-2), or a combination of both (B-1/B-2). A visitor on a B-1 visa may engage in a number of […]
Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials (A-1 Visas)
While Heads of State (e.g. Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc.) qualify for an A visa regardless of their purpose in traveling to the United States, in order to be eligible for an A-1 or A-2 visa, a diplomat or foreign government official must be traveling to the United States on behalf of their national government for […]
