Non-Immigrant Visas

Nonimmigrant visas are for international travelers.  This visa allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry and request permission from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer, to enter the U.S.  A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States.

International travelers visit the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment, cultural exchange, and certain types of temporary work.  The type of visa needed depends on the purpose of the intended travel.  If, after his/her visa interview, an applicant qualifies, the Consular Officer will decide what kind of visa best fits the request.

We provide two kinds of visa appointment services: regular and expedited. Expedited appointment is for applicants traveling on emergencies such as medical treatment, family emergency (death, severe or terminal illness) and appearance in a U.S. court, for student and exchange visitors who have specific report dates for schools and programs, as well as for emergent business travel.

Please click on the appropriate category on the left navigation bar for more information on visa types, requirements, and related appointment request procedures.  You can also visit the State Department’s website at Visa Types for Temporary Visitors for information on application and documentation requirements by visa classification.

Many citizens from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, including France, can travel to the U.S. without a visa if they meet certain requirements.  To know if you fall into that category of applicants, please go to Visa Waiver Program .

PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!!
For various reasons, visa appointment and processing times may turn out longer than what you expected.  Please check the Appointment Processing Time link for a complete information.