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Visiting the United States: Preliminary Information

The following information and links have been arranged in the order in which they need to be accomplished in order for you to succeed in coming to the USA to study or teach.

1. Initial Assistance in Your Country

  • U.S. Overseas Educational Advising Centers
  • U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad
  • Other Home Country Assistance

2. Obtaining a Visa

  • Before Applying
  • Student Visas
  • Exchange Program Visas
  • Work Visas
  • Visa Ineligibility and Denial
  • Extending a Visa
  • Changing Visa Status
  • Immigration and Permanent Residency

3. Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition

4. Permission to Enter the United States

  • Visitor and Immigrant Forms

5. Bringing Things into the United States

6. Living in the United States

  • Legal and Diplomatic Assistance
  • Health Information
  • International Mail
  • Going Home

InfoUSA is maintained by the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), U.S. Department of State

The numerical data in this section is solely for informational purposes. Please consult the original sources for updated information.