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US Immigration News

09-21-2003 > Visa Waiver Program

Visa Waiver Program: For people coming to the United States for non-business visit, for less than 90 days, they can come in without visas if they are from the following countries as a part of the Visa Waiver program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. However, these people must have a return ticket and cannot change their visa status once they enter the country.

Immigration law is the law that exclusively governs immigration. Specifically, the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act governs who who the government can allow in, and for how long, and who the federal government can deport. Immigration law is comprised of a very complex web of rules, regulations, and exceptions.

Immigration lawyers represent clients who need legal assistance or representation in their efforts to obtain a student visa, green card or United States citizenship.

There are two types of visas, Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas:

Immigrant Visa: An Immigrant Visa is necessary to acquire a Green Card, which allows a person to live and work permanently in the United States. There are different types of Immigrant Visas. For instance, an H-1 visa is for a professional coming to the United States to do professional work; an L-1 visa allows a person with specialized knowledge to come to the US to open a new office or to work in an existing office of his overseas company.

Non-Immigrant Visas: For people who do not intend to stay permanently in the United States, they should acquire a non-immigrant visa, which is for visitors, students, and diplomats. If you do not qualify for the Visa Waiver program (see below) you have to apply for a B-2 tourist visa, which are usually granted up to six months.