International visitors add greatly to our nation's cultural, education and economic life. The Foreign citizens who wish to visit USA must obtain a Visa. You should always plan to schedule your visa interview well in advance of your departure date, As, Filing for a U.S. visa can take anywhere from a few weeks to years, depending on the type of visa you want.
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Nationalities that don't need a visa for stays up to three months in USA
There are only 27 countries that qualify under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. If you are a national of one of the following countries, you can travel to the United States of America for tourism or business for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa:
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.
Requirements
When entering the USA you must be carrying a valid passport from one of the countries specified above. In addition, you must possess a return trip ticket to prove that you intend to leave the USA within 90 days.
There are several disadvantages to entering under the visa waiver program:
*You may not apply for an extension of stay beyond the 90-day period.
*You cannot change your status in the United States.
*You can be refused admission, and be summarily excluded from the United States, without the right to a removal hearing.
If you are planning to stay more than 90 days you should apply for a visa. You will not be permitted to extend your visit or change to another visa category under the Visa Waiver Program. So it's recommended to get a visa before you come to the USA, even if you can enter without one.
This article is an extract from Living and Working in America.
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