The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has updated the requirements on immigration and citizenship within the United States. To ensure that you have all of the documentation necessary please click here. A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter the U.S., generally must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.

• If you are visiting temporarily, see Temporary Visitors to the U.S.
• If you want to live and work in the United States permanently, see Immigrants to the U.S.
• Questions? See Questions about visas

To be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen relative or by a prospective employer. An employment-based visa may be obtained through the U.S. Department of State by clicking here. A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. To obtain a passport for the first time, click here.