Facts About Visas
If you are not a citizen of the U.S. and like to enter the U.S.
you need to get permission, called a visa. You have to apply for
a visa. However obtaining a visa does not mean that you have
been granted permission to enter into the U.S. You can only
request the immigration officer at the port of entry to allow
you to enter into U.S. Only the immigration officer can decide
your entry into the U.S.
There are several types of visas issued to the applicants
seeking visa to enter into the U.S. by the US Government depends
upon the requirements of the applicants.
Citizens of some countries like Canada, Mexico, Bermuda etc are
permitted to travel in the U.S. without a visa under Visa Waiver
Program, provided they should fulfill certain conditions.
For others:
There are two categories of visas issued.
They are Immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas.
The visitors who like to stay temporarily in the U.S. have to
obtain non-immigrant visas and those who like to live
permanently in the U.S. have to obtain Immigrant visas.
Non-Immigrant Visa:
First of all People who apply for non-immigrant visas have to
prove that they dont have an intention to stay in the U.S.
permanently. They can apply for non-immigrant visa for the
purpose of studies, medical treatment, tourism, temporary work
or business.
The consulate officers or consulates can only decide the
eligibility of an applicant to issue a visa based on merits of
the applicants.
As different people apply for non-immigrant visas for various
purposes, they will be asked to produce different documents by
the consulate according to the purpose of their visit.
Permanent Visa:
To obtain a permanent visa the applicant should be sponsored
either by his U.S. Citizen Relative or his Employer.
Family-Based Immigration: The migrant can apply for a permanent
visa, based on relationship to a U.S. citizen or legal permanent
resident.
Employment Based Visa: The applicant should obtain a job offer
and his U.S. employer must file a petition on behalf of the
applicant.