Application Process for a Temporary (Nonimmigrant) U.S. Visa

Security, travel, and other concerns when preparing for your nonimmigrant visa interview.

Find out what forms, documents, and fees you will need to prepare for your B visa application to a U.S. consulate.

A friend or relative wishing to visit the U.S. may need you to demonstrate financial support.

Line-by-line instructions for filling out the application for an extension of your nonimmigrant status.

For foreign nationals seeking to increase the chances of getting a visitor visa to the United States, the single most important factor convincing a U.S. consular officer that they will use the visa for its intended purpose, most likely tourism, business, or medical treatment.

What to do if you're applying for a visa to the U.S., have completed your State Department Form DS-160 online, but realize it contains an error.

The Department of State does not issue a “replacement” for a lost or stolen U.S. visa. You will need to apply for the visa again, whether it's a tourist visa, student visa, or work visa.

The TN visa was created by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to ease the path toward a visa for professional-level workers from Canada as well as Mexico.

How to prevent common sources of trouble when applying at the border for a TN visa.

What to do when a visa or green card is denied.

With individual chapters devoted to various nonimmigrant visas, this book provides detailed guidance to application processes.