--- title: A Complete Guide on USA Visas in 2026 description: This country is often described as the “Land of Endless Promises.” This is why millions of people across the globe choose the USA as their destination --- ** [![brnad-logo](https://www.kansaz.in/hs-fs/hubfs/Kansas-Images/Logo/kansas-logo.png?width=133&name=kansas-logo.png)](https://www.kansaz.in/) - [About Us](https://www.kansaz.in/about-us) - [Migrate▾](https://www.kansaz.in/immigration) Migrate▾ - [Canada▾](https://www.kansaz.in/canada-immigration) Canada▾ - [Points Calculator](https://www.kansaz.in/canada-immigration/crs-calculator) - [Express Entry Program](https://www.kansaz.in/canada-immigration/express-entry) - [Federal Skilled Worker](https://www.kansaz.in/canada-immigration/federal-skilled-worker-program) - [Provincial Program▾](https://www.kansaz.in/canada-immigration/pnp/) Provincial Program▾ - [Alberta](https://www.kansaz.in/canada-immigration/pnp/alberta) - [New Brunswick](https://www.kansaz.in/canada-immigration/pnp/new-brunswick) - 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[TALK TO US](https://www.kansaz.in/free-consultation) ![Top-Destination-(1)](https://www.kansaz.in/hubfs/Top-Destination-(1).jpg) ** #### Top Destinations    ** [#### Australia Top Destinations Australia ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-australia) [#### Canada Most in-demand country by skilled workers ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-canada) [#### UK 2nd most popular country in the world ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk) [#### USA Realize The Great American Dream ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa) [#### Germany A fast-track visa process ](https://www.kansaz.in/temporary-visa/germany-jobseeker-visa) [#### Hong Kong A hub for skilled professionals ](https://www.kansaz.in/temporary-visa/qmas-visa) ** ### Key Highlights - **[Prominent USA Visa Categories](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#categories) ** - **(Eligibility criteria, Documents, Application Process, Cost, Processing Time)** - [**Visitor Visas**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#visit) - [**Student Visas**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#student) - [**Exchange Visitor Visas**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#exchange) - [**Temporary Work Visas**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#temporary) - [**Transit Visas**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#transit) - [**How can Kansas Help?**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#help) - [** Other FAQs**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#faqs) The United States of America (USA) is a sought-after travel destination. This country is often described as the “Land of Endless Promises.” This is why millions of people across the globe choose the USA as their immigration destination. You will need a [USA visa](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/us-visa-types), a stamp on your travel document, to enter the country. Having a USA visa does not guarantee your entry to the USA. Final discretion lies upon the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection inspectors. ## **Major US Visa Categories** Let’s look at some of the most coveted US visa categories: ## **1. Visitor Visas** The [USA visitor visas](https://www.kansaz.in/visit-visa/usa) are meant for those who wish to go to the United States to visit for a maximum duration of 6 months. Visitor visas are divided into the following sub-categories: - [B1 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab1) - [B2 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab2) The [B1 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/usa-b1-visa) is a temporary/non-immigrant USA visa. It permits visitors to enter the USA for business purposes. The B2 visa is another temporary, non-immigrant US visa that allows the visa-holder to visit the United States for a short period for holiday, travel, recreation, or meeting the family. It is also known as the USA Tourist Visa. This visa is usually issued for 6 months. Still, in some cases, it is issued as a multiple entry visa for up to 10 years. ** ** Eligibility criteria for USA B (Visitor) Visa **You can apply for a USA visitor visa when:** - You don’t intend to become an immigrant of the USA - The duration of your visit is short ** ** Documents required to apply for the USA Visitor Visa **Here is the list of necessary documents required to get a USA visitor visa:** - Valid passport - Proof of funds - Letters supporting the reason for your visit to the USA - Proof of sufficient insurance coverage - Details of who you are staying with and wherein the USA - Return air tickets - Evidence that you will leave the USA before your visa expires - Financial documents - Other supporting documents (if required) ** ** The Application Procedure of B2 Visitor Visa - **Step 1:** Submit the Form - **Step 2:** Pay the visa fees - **Step 3:** Schedule the tourist visa interview at the US embassy or consulate - **Step 4:** Complete the B-2 visa document file - **Step 5:** Attend the visa interview - **Step 6:** You must be able to convince the US consular officers at a US Embassy/Consulate that you have no intention to become an immigrant - **Step 7: ** For the US tourist visa, you need to explain the purpose of your visit during the interview ** ** Cost of USA Visitor Visa The application fee of a USA visitor visa is USD160. ** ** Processing Time for Visitor Visa It takes 3 – 5 weeks to process your application for the USA Visitor Visa. ## **2. Student Visas** The F and M visas are designed to meet the academic and vocational purposes. Depending on the educational institution and study field, you will be granted either an F1 or an M1 visa. Here are the popular categories of the USA student visas: - [F1 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab1) - [F2 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab2) - [M1 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab3) This visa allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution or in a language training program. F2 is a non-immigrant dependent visa. It allows the family members of an F1 student visa holder to live in the United States. The spouse and unmarried children (under 21 years of age) of F1 visa holders can apply for an F2 visa. M1 is a type of student visa in the USA. It is reserved for international students who are enrolled in vocational schools and technical schools. ** ** Eligibility Criteria for F1 Student Visa **To get the [F1 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/usa-f1-visa-interview-questions), you must meet some specific conditions:** - You should get an admission offer from a SEVP accepted institution - You have a strong financial background to support your living expenses in the USA - You must intend to go home after your course/program ends - You satisfy the standardized English Language proficiency requirement ** ** What are the F1 Visa Document Requirements? **Here are the documents that you will need to apply for an F1 Visa:** - Valid passport - Form DS-160 for non-immigrant visa applicants - 2 recent photographs meeting the US Visa Photo Requirements - Proof that you paid the F1 visa fee - Form I-20 to declare the fund status - Educational qualification certificates ** ** How to apply for the F1 Student Visa for the USA? **F1 visa application involves the following steps:** - **Step 1: **Obtain your admissions documents from the SEVP institution - **Step 2: **Apply for the visa online through the DS-160 form - **Step 3: **Pay the application fee and take the POP - **Step 4: **Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee - **Step 5: **Schedule an F1 visa interview with the visa officer - **Step 6: **Submit the file with the F1 visa required documents - **Step 7: **Attend the student visa interview at the US embassy or consulate ** ** Cost of Student Visa You have to pay a fee of USD160 while applying for the USA Student Visa. ** ** Processing Time for Student Visa The USA receives a vast number of student visa applications every month. It takes a few weeks to receive the decision on your student visa application. ## **3. Exchange Visitor Visas** Exchange visitor visas are non-immigrant visas. This visa category is reserved for individuals who have been approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States. ** ** Eligibility Criteria for Exchange Visitor Visa **The Exchange Visitor visa is granted if you fall under any one of the following categories:** - Professor and research scholar - Short-term scholar - Intern - Alien physician - Trainee - Specialist - College and university student - Secondary school student - Summer work travel - Teacher - Au pair - Camp counselor ** ** Here are the essential documents for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Visa application - Passport - DS-160 confirmation barcode - Fees payment receipt - Two recent photographs as per the requirements - Form DS-2019 issued by sponsors via the SEVIS system - Form DS-7002 for interns or trainees **J-1 Visa Application Steps:** Application for the J-1 visa comprises of the following steps: - **Step 1: **Potential applicant must find a sponsor as the J-1 visa is not approved to anyone without a sponsor - **Step 2:** You must have a health insurance - **Step 3: **Apply online by filling the DS-160 form - **Step 4:** Pay the visa application fee (those sponsored by a USA agency are exempted from paying the fee) - **Step 5:** Pay the SEVIS fee of USD180 - **Step 6:** Schedule and attend the visa interview - **Step 7:** Submit the required documents for J-1 Visa **J-1 Visa Application Cost:** You have to pay an application fee of USD160 for a J-1 visa. **Processing time for the J-1 visa:** You can expect a decision within 2 – 3 weeks from the date of application. ## **4. Temporary Work Visas** Temporary work visas are issued for temporary workers in the United States. Here are the major categories of the USA work visas: - [H1B visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab1) - [H2A visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab2) - [L1 Visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab3) - [TN Visa](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa#tab4) This visa is granted to the persons who have been employed in highly specialized fields The H2A visa is granted to temporary agricultural foreign workers from selected countries with whom the USA shares some sort of interest The L1 is a temporary visa. It allows you to transfer from a company in your homeland to its USA branch, subsidiary, affiliate, or parent company. You have to be in an executive or managerial position to [obtain an L1 visa](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/usa-l1-a-visa). TN Visa is meant for the citizens of Canada or Mexico. They are going to work in the NAFTA organization. There are about 63 occupations for which Canadians and Mexicans are allowed to take jobs in the USA. ** ** Eligibility requirements for the H1B visa **The H1B visa applicant must meet the following requirements to apply for the visa:** - Applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (or the equivalent) - The degree requirement for the job position is very typical - The job must require a professional in a specialty occupation - Applicant must have in-depth knowledge in the required field - The employer must demonstrate the lack of qualified USA applicants for the job position An applicant can ditch all these requirements if he/she has at least 12 years of specialized work experience like a surgeon or an M.D. ** ** Document requirements for the H1B Visa **Following is the list of documents required for an H1B application:** - Copy of the valid passport - Copy of educational degrees / certificates / transcripts - Letter of present employment - Copy of previous employment/ work experience - Copy of any certification/achievement awarded during the employment ** ** The application process for the H1B Visa - **Step 1:** You have to satisfy the H1B visa eligibility criteria - **Step 2:** The employer obtains the Labour Condition Application (LCA) approval from the Department of Labour in the USA - **Step 3:** Your USA employer has to file the H1B petition to USCIS and obtain the approval - **Step 4:** Now you have to apply for the Visa - **Step 5:** You must have a valid passport. Fill the H1B visa application form online. Then pay the fee. - **Step 6:** Appear for the visa interview at the designated USA consulate - **Step 7:** Get the stamping done at the specified USA consulate in your home country - **Step 8:** After receiving the H1B visa approval, you are allowed to enter the USA and work for the sponsoring employer. ** ** Cost of H1B visa application The standard H1B Filing Fee is currently USD460. This fee is for the 1-129 petition. The base filing fee for H1B will be USD 555 from 2nd October 2020. ** ** H1B visa processing time Your H1B application may take 3 months to 1 year to get approval. The H1B premium filing service offers a decision within 1 - 15 days. ## **5. Transit Visas** The USA Transit Visa category allows you to enter the US and stay for a layover. As soon as your pre-scheduled flight or ship leaves for the next destination, you have to leave the USA. There are two types of Transit Visa: 1. **C1 Visa: **This is for non-US citizens 2. **C2 Visa: **This visa is granted to non-US citizens who are traveling to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. C2 visa is also given to United Nations officials, transiting through the USA to reach the final destination. 3. **C3 Visa: **This visa category is meant for foreign government officials. You will be exempted from the US transit visa requirements only under the following circumstances: - You are a citizen of one of the US Visa Waiver Program countries - You hold another type of valid visa for the USA ** ** Who is eligible to apply for a Transit Visa? **You have to fulfill any of the following eligibility criteria to get a Transit Visa:** - You are a general non-US citizen on your way to a final destination and only transiting through the US - You are a non-US citizen or UN official heading for the UN headquarters in New York City - You are a foreign government official transiting through the USA to reach the final destination ** ** Documents Required for Transit Visa - Passport - Nomination Visa Application - Fees receipt of Application - Colour Photo ** ** Transit Visa Application Procedure **You have to follow these steps to apply for a USA Transit Visa:** - **Step 1:** File form DS-160 for a transit visa - **Step 2:** Pay the USA Transit visa application fee and take the POP - **Step 3:** Schedule your interview accordingly - **Step 4:** Submit the required documents - **Step 5:** Appear for the Transit visa interview ** ** Cost of Transit Visa The USA Transit Visa application cost is USD160. ** ** Processing time for Transit Visa You will receive a decision on your transit visa application within 5 – 7 days from the application date. ## **How can Kansas help you?** Kansas Overseas Careers is the best immigration consultant in India. Don’t take our word for it, we have the numbers to prove it. Served 20K+ customers and over 3K+ active cases. - **Visit Visa: **Travel for leisure or business to any part of the world with Kansas. - **Study Visa: **Kansas will ensure that you qualify. And look forward to studying abroad. - **Work Visa: **We will help you obtain qualified employment. That is legally issued to you by the concerned authorities.  - **Immigration: **We are experts in arranging everything that is needed for your international movement.** ** - **Permanent Residence: **We’ll help you obtain permanent residency in your dream country. **Customized services:** - **Profile Evaluation: **Based on your unique profile history, we make matches with the visa eligibility requirements, and advise you with the visas you must apply for. - **Resume Writing: **We guide you to create a resume that stands out as desired by the concerned immigration authority. - **Procuring documents: **Help you arrange documents needed before applying for a visa. - **Professional guidance: **Be it providing you interview training, French/English courses or working samples for resumes, cover letters or assisting with application forms, medical or police clearance certificates - we will always be there for you.  - **Dedicated Case Officer:** We offer personal assistance and a single point of contact between the company and you, throughout the process - **Post-Landing Services: **We help you settle down in the country after you’ve received your visa. These services are specifically customized as per your requirements. You can expect a one-stop solution for all your visa needs from profile evaluation, documentation, application drafting to post-visa services with Kansas. Don’t wait. Begin working on your visa application today. [Free Consultation](https://www.kansaz.in/free-consultation) ## **Other Important FAQs** ** ** When do you need a USA Visa? Foreign citizens need a US visa to travel to the USA. If you are a citizen of [Visa Waiver Countries](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/visa-free-countries-for-indians) or citizens of Bermuda and Canada, you can travel to the USA for a temporary stay of 90 days or less without a visa. Nationals of non-VWP countries must need a US visa to travel to the USA. Citizens of VWP countries also have to apply for a US Visa if they intend to stay more than 90 days. All foreigners must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) from the US Customs and Borders Protection. The USA offers several types of visas to meet different purposes of visits. In this context, we are going to mention only the major USA visa categories meant for overseas visitors, students, skilled workers, and business individuals. **There are more or less 185 types of US visas. They can be grouped into 2 major categories:** - **Immigrant Visas:** These visas are granted to people who wish to move permanently to the USA under family reunion or immigrant investor schemes. Immigration visas are generally referred to as Green Cards. - **Non-immigrant Visas:** Non-immigrant visas are meant for temporary visitors to the USA for the purpose of studying, tourism, business, employment, and family visit. ** ** Which is the most applied USA work visa? H1B is the most popular category of temporary work visa in the USA. This visa is particularly known for the scope of getting a Green Card. ** ** What are the ways of becoming a US citizen? **These are 4 ways to obtain US citizenship:** - Citizenship through marriage - Citizenship through parents - Citizenship through the military - Citizenship through naturalization ** ** When can a Green Card holder apply for US citizenship? A Green Card holder can not apply for US citizenship until he/she has lived for at least 5 years as a lawful permanent resident in the United States. ** ** Can I apply for a USA visa right now? Yes, you can. The Trump administration has passed a new Executive Order. The order limits immigration to the USA for the rest of this year, i.e., 2020. This order will be effective from 24th June 2020 to 31st December 2020. ** ** What is a Schengen Visa? A[ Schengen visa](https://www.kansaz.in/visit-visa/schengen-countries) is a short-stay visa. The visa allows a person to travel to any country from the Schengen Area and stay up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes. ** ** What is an H4 visa? The H4 is a non-immigrant H-type dependent visa category. It never grants permanent residency to the holder but allows him/her to study, work, and live in the USA. H1B visa holders can bring their families to the USA under the [H4 visa category](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/facts-about-the-us-h4-visa). ** ** What is the purpose of charging the SEVIS Fee? SEVIS is a non-refundable fee, applicable to anyone who is seeking a non-immigrant USA visa. The I-901 SEVIS Fee is a separate fee paid to SEVP. SEVIS fee supports the Student and Exchange Visitor Program in DHS. ** ** Can I reschedule my non-immigrant visa appointment? Yes, you can reschedule your non-immigrant visa appointment. But there is a limit to the number of times they can reschedule it. ** ** Is it mandatory to hire an immigrant consultant before applying for a USA visa? 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