What types of visas are available for people to come to the United States?
The type of Visa you need is determined by the purpose of your intended travel and other facts of your case. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of Visa for which you are applying. There are more than 20 nonimmigrant visa types for people traveling to the U.S. temporarily. There are many more types of immigrant visas for those coming to live permanently in the U.S. For an overview of visa types, please see Nonimmigrant Visa Categories or Immigrant Visa Categories. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/all-visa-categories.html
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What is a U.S. Visa?
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the 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 from certain countries may be eligible to travel to the U.S. without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel.
How do I read my nonimmigrant visa for travel to the U.S. as a temporary visitor.
Please use this illustrated guide to learn how to read your nonimmigrant visa for travel to the U.S. as a temporary visitor.
My visa will expire while I am in the U.S. Is there a problem with that?
No. A visa must be valid at the time a traveler seeks admission to the U. S., but the expiration date of the visa has no relation to the length of time a temporary visitor may be authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to remain in the U.S.
If the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection Immigration Officer at the port-of-entry admitted you into the U.S. for a specific period of time, the officer will note your authorized period of stay on your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) which is the official record of your permission to be in the U.S. Even if your visa expires during the time you are in the U.S., you will be able to remain in the U.S. during your authorized period of stay on Form I-94.
Can a permanent resident help his/her spouse to obtain a green card?
Yes. A permanent resident can petition for his/her spouse to get immigration benefits. June 2019 visa bulletin shows that all petitioners who filed a petition for their spouse prior to March 8, 2019, will be eligible to adjust status (apply for a green card and work authorization).
If you are a permanent resident and want to petition for your spouse, do not hesitate to contact Starchak Law Firm at info@starchaklawfirm.com or fill out our Contact Form.
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