If your visa application has been denied, it's not necessarily the end of the line. Learn about how the administrative appeals process works, who may file an administrative appeal, and much more.
Before entering the U.S., many visitors are required to apply for a visa. Learn about the visa eligibility requirements, the different types of visas, the application process involved, and more.
A collection of laws and regulations related to crossing the U.S. border. Learn about the border entry rules for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and citizens of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and other countries.
Persons who hold "J" exchange visitor status in the United States are subject to several rules and restrictions that you should be aware of before applying for a J visa or applying to change ...
A collection of resources related to crossing the U.S. border as a foreign visitor. In this section, you’ll find a number of links to border crossing resources, including border wait times, travel alerts, and more.
Border entry into the United States became much stricter in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Despite these new protections, immigrants can still enter the country if they fill out the appropriate paperwork beforehand and follo...
A lawful permanent resident (a foreign-born individual with a green card) may petition to bring their child to the United States, depending on the child's age and marital status. Under U.S. immigration law, a "child" is a son or daughter under the ag...
A look at the filing requirements and process that must be followed for citizens who plan on bringing a child to live in the U.S. You’ll find information on the petition form, evidence of citizenship, and more.
A guide to bringing your spouse to live with you in the U.S. This article provides information about the spouse immigration process, considerations for spouses with conditional residence, and more.
If you are living in the United States as a legal permanent resident (LPR), meaning you have a green card, travel outside of the U.S. comes with certain restrictions. The duration of an LPR's absence from the U.S. often depends on his or her intentio...
