USA visas and residency
Learn about the different types of U.S. visas and how to get a green card. Get information on the visa requirements, payments, and the public charge rule. Find how your relatives can reunite with you in the United States.
Your guide to the U.S. visa: types & requirements
Your guide to the U.S. visa: types & requirements
Do you want to come to the USA? Are you in the USA and do you need to change your status? You will probably need a US visa. Read about the different types, find the best one for you, how to apply, the requirements, and learn about the visa waiver program.
Learn moreLearn about the green card process in the U.S.
Learn about the green card process in the U.S.
A green card (officially called a permanent resident card) allows you to live and work in the USA permanently. On this page, you can learn if you are eligible for a green card, the steps to apply for a green card, processing times, green cards for refugees and asylees, avoiding immigration scams, and other helpful information about your green card.
Learn moreHow the public charge rule affects green cards, visas, extensions, and change of status
How the public charge rule affects green cards, visas, extensions, and change of status
Are you applying for a US visa, an extension to a visa, a green card, or a change of status? This page will help you understand the public charge rule and how it may affect you.
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