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Need assistance with a U.S. visa? You must have a code to contact us. Obtain your code and instructions through our Visa Navigator page…
Do you want to apply for a visa to visit the United States for tourism or business? Make an appointment here: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/niv
Do you want to live in the United States permanently? Visit here to learn about the ways to immigrate.
Did a family member already apply for your immigrant visa? Visit here to see all of the steps to have your case scheduled for interview in Kingston.
If you have not yet come in for your interview, please register PRIOR to your appointment. If you have already come in for your interview, we cannot continue processing your case until you register.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship or nationality.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States, but when planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
For nonimmigrant visas, you can go directly to the online application for the DS-160; or for immigrant visas, directly to the USCIS site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure, please use the Visa Wizard below to help you determine your visa type.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
The pamphlet linked below informs you of your rights as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
The pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
The Immigration Act of 1990 established the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas available through random selection. The program allows those from countries with low immigration rates to the United States; to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa.
Applicants in the Cayman Islands
Cayman residents must follow all of the procedures for completing the electronic visa application forms if they wish to apply for a visa.
In preparation for the Consular Section interview, applicants must collect the appropriate documentation related to the purpose of travel.
Visa Waiver Program for Cayman Applicants
This waiver remains available for Cayman Islands passport holders who choose not to apply for a U.S. visa. Use of the waiver provides less flexibility than possession of a visa because each application for a waiver is good for only one entry to the U.S.
Official Visit the USA Website
Our goal is to inspire people from around the world to discover all the exciting travel possibilities in the United States.
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No matter your destination or travel style, create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary that’s just right for you.
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