Beginning November 30, 2023, Israeli nationals will be able to utilize the Visa Waiver Program to travel to the United States as B-1 (temporary business) or B-2 (tourism) visitors.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2023
If you are a foreign national and your spouse is a U.S. citizen, you can certainly qualify for a Green Card under the immediate relative category.
Khadija DerrickApril 4, 2023
It depends. There is some room for a B1/B2 visitor working remotely for a foreign employer while visiting the United States to be permissible, but only to a certain degree.
Khadija DerrickMarch 27, 2023
Q&A for some commonly asked questions about being in the United States on Visa Waiver status with ESTA.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 23, 2023
Puede venir a Estados Unidos con el ESTA mientras su petición de visa está pendiente, pero en algunas situaciones, puede enfrentarse a un escrutinio adicional en la frontera.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2023
Answers to frequently asked questions about ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program.
Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2022
Travel to Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island does not restart the 90-day period of authorized stay for a visitor on ESTA or the Visa Waiver Program.
Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2022
Travelers who are frequently called into secondary inspection when entering the U.S. and are unsure why may utilize DHS TRIP to try to resolve this travel issue.
Khadija DerrickJune 8, 2022
The list of permissible activities is limited to what is allowed under the B-1 Business Visitor Visa status, or ESTA business visitor visa waiver status.
Khadija DerrickApril 19, 2022
International travelers who are transiting through the United States will need a U.S. visa. The most common visas used for transit are the C visa, ESTA or the B visa.
Khadija DerrickApril 6, 2022
You may come to the U.S. on ESTA while your visa petition is pending, but in some situations, you may face extra scrutiny at the border.
Khadija DerrickApril 29, 2021
You can come to the U.S. and attend a Board meeting either as a business visitor on ESTA or on a B-1 visa.
Khadija DerrickApril 20, 2021
If you entered the U.S. on ESTA and you are unable to leave the U.S. due to emergency (such as the COVID-19 pandemic or for example a medical emergency), you may request what is called a Satisfactory Departure. Both USCIS…
Khadija DerrickMarch 15, 2021
B-2 Visa Basics The B-2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa with a validity period of up to 10 years, and can permit the visa holder multiple entries (the visa validity period and number of permitted entries depends on the…
Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2020
B-1 visa classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than performance of skilled and unskilled labor that are a necessary…
Jenny ZhanNovember 24, 2020
In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The NIE allows such…
Jenny ZhanNovember 18, 2020
If you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020
When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
Jenny ZhanAugust 17, 2020
When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
Jenny ZhanAugust 4, 2020
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process. The applicant can use a web interface…
Jenny ZhanApril 21, 2020
At the moment, USCIS is not offering flexibility to nonimmigrant who are unable to depart the U.S. because of the COVID outbreak. Foreign nationals who are soon out of status may seek a change or extension of status to stay…
Jenny ZhanApril 14, 2020
The Visa Waiver Program (also called ESTA) allows people from about 38 countries to enter the U.S. using a simplified visa process. You can find out more about the visa waiver program by clicking here. One question that often comes…
Jenny ZhanApril 13, 2020
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process. The applicant can use a web interface…
Jenny ZhanMarch 16, 2020
As of November 11, 2019, Polish nationals are now eligible to apply for visa-free business or tourist visitor travel to the United States. Poland is now added to a list of 38 countries already in the B-1 Visa Waiver Program…
Jenny ZhanNovember 21, 2019
