Non-Immigrant Visas

Visa Information and Types

What is a U.S. Visa and What Does it Mean?

Common Types of U.S. Visas:

Tourist or Visitors Visas
Business Visas
Student and Exchange Visitor Visas
Au Pair Visas
Crew and Merchant Marine Visas
Temporary Employment Visas (or “Temporary Work Permits”)
Media Representatives Visa

Immigrant Visas (Permanent Residence Permits or “Green Cards”)
General Information on U.S. Immigrant Visas
The Diversity Visa (“Lottery”) Program
Immigrant Visa Processing in Prague (Regional Center for residents of Slovakia)

Other types of visas

Diplomatic and Official Travel
Slovak government officials needing to travel to the United States on official business must send their applications to the Embassy under cover of a Diplomatic Note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating their title, reason for travel, and proposed length of stay. Applications will normally be processed in two to three days. For complete directions, please follow this link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_2637.html

Visa Appointments for Large Groups

Who needs a Visa?

Does Having an American Citizen Relative Help?

Visa Ineligibilities and Denials

Emergency Visa Appointments

Complaints and Difficulties relating to Exchange Visitor Programs