If you’re a citizen of a foreign country, in most cases you’ll need a visa and a valid passport to enter the United States. For current entry requirements visit the U.S. Customs & Border Protection website. To find information specific to your country or region, you may also go to the Web site of your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate by clicking here. For information on obtaining a Visa click here.

ENTRY TIPS

• All applicants who wish to gain entry into the United States must have a valid passport or any other recognized travel document.

• It is advisable to have a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months past the date on which your visa is granted.

• Each applicant, including children of any age, must possess an individual passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the intended period of stay.

• There should be a valid visa issued at the foreign missions office located at the applicants Home country.

• While applying for a visa the applicant should select one among the many visa categories applicable (Temporary Residence or Permanent Residence) and fulfill the specific list of requirements.

• Visa is not a guarantee of entry into the United States. The bearer of a visa is subject to inspection at The Port of Entry by the US Immigration officials who have the authority to deny admission if the traveler's activities are not compatible with the specified visa category.

• It is in the best interests of the applicant to carry with him or her, for possible presentation to immigration officers, the evidence submitted to the foreign mission wherefrom the Visa was obtained. (i.e. the purpose of their trip is to enter the United States temporarily, they plan to remain for a specific, limited period, they have a residence outside the United States and the intent to return to their home country at the conclusion of the visit).

• The visa aspirants have to show that they do not have a criminal record or are a security risk.

• Applicants should show that they have sufficient funds to cover travel costs and support themselves in Canada.

• Immigrant visas are valid for 180 days for a single entry into the United States. The principal beneficiary must travel to the United States, with or without other members of the family, before the expiry of the 180-day period.

• At the port of entry, each immigrant visa will be taken for filing and an entry stamp placed in the immigrant's passport. The entry stamp serves as visa documentation until the intending immigrant receives a Resident Alien ("Green") Card.

NOTE:
The Validity period shown in a Non-Immigrant Visa relates only to the period during which it may be used to making the application to enter the US. It does not indicate the length of time the applicant can spend in the US. The US Immigration authorities at the Port of Entry determine this period If the applicant stays beyond the period for which permission has been granted then the stay might become subject to deportation. If a visitor to the United States wishes to stay for a longer period other than the allotted time then he must apply for a visitor's extension.