Visas & Permits
Before planning to go abroad, make sure you understand your legal situation. Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your trip, you may need an entry visa, residence permit and/or work permit. Read our guide about the legal entry requirements for going abroad and use the Just Landed forums to ask for help or advice.
USA Guide - Visas & Permits
- Introduction: Accessing the US
- American ESTA : What is it and why do I need one?
- Visas to the US: Differentiating between visa types
- Immigrant visas: Visa categories and preferences
- Visa applications: Applying for an immigrant visa
- Non-immigrant visas: Visas for restricted stay in the US
- Working non-immigrant visas: Working in the US
- Student visas: Studying in the US
- Short-term visas: Tourism or business visits to the US
- Family-based visas: Joining your fiancé, spouse and family in the US
- American citizenship: The path to becoming a US citizen
- Employees of international organizations visas: Foreign government representatives
- Transit visas: Travelers in transit in the US
Articles - Visas & Permits
- Visiting the USA with an Esta Visa: Why should Australians visit the US?
- Marriage & Divorce in the US: Information, statistics and tips
- American Citizenship: How can you become an American?
- Special cases: Refugees, Exclusion & Deportation
- Students & Exchange Visitors : The SEVIS network
Forums - Visas & Permits
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Moving & Living in L.a.
Posted in: Los Angeles Forum
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Documentary about Expat Women in America
Posted in: United States Forum
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Permanent resident
Posted in: United States Forum