Visa Basics

This section has basic information on visas. To begin, select an item from the list below or from the "Browse" box on the left.

• Visas Overview
• Glossary of Visa Terms
• Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa Types
• Obtaining a U.S. Visa
• Applying for a Visa Abroad: U.S. Embassies and Consulates
• U.S. Embassies and Consulates
• Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas
• The Administrative Appeals Process
• Visa FAQs