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Visas and documents · United States
Start with your purpose, then check the criteria and prepare your evidence. Open the dedicated route page to follow each step.
StudyF / MAn eligible school issues the I-20. Prepare DS-160, SEVIS evidence and academic/financial records for consular assessment.Understand this route →WorkH / L / O / PTemporary categories have individual criteria. Where required, an approved petition precedes the consular application; it does not guarantee a visa.Understand this route →Join familyImmigrant visaAfter the petition and NVC referral, follow civil and financial document instructions. Visa availability depends on the category.Understand this route →
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
U.S. Department of State
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