Foreign nationals accepted by a US college or university who also satisfy certain other requirements may be eligible for an F-1 student visa. The International Student Office of such institution generally handles F-1 student visa related matters.

Other US visa categories such as the J-1 visa may be appropriate for students who wish to study at an eligible US institution.

The J-1 Visa category is for participation in various types of exchange programs. These may include students, researchers, medical trainees or interns. The purpose of the J-1 Visa Program is to promote the exchange of people, knowledge, and skills in the fields of education, arts, and sciences. more »

In general, the B Visa allows individuals to visit the US temporarily for business (B-1 Business Visitor) or for pleasure (B-2 Tourist Visa). Nationals of certain countries can also visit the US temporarily without a visa if they qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). more »

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows nationals from designated countries to apply for admission to the US for 90 days or less as temporary visitors for business or pleasure without obtaining a US visa from a US post abroad. Currently, 40 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program. more »

The K Visa is a temporary US visa option for a fiancé(e) or spouse of a US citizen. Once issued, the K Visa allows entry into the US to enable families to remain together while they continue the Green Card process. Same-sex couples are now eligible for the K visa. more »