After you apply & after arrival
A visa decision is the middle of the journey, not the end. These pages cover what your status allows, how to extend or change it, and the routes to permanent residence and citizenship.
3 topics · 10 resources · US only
Your status, conditions & the I-94
What your status allows, how long it lasts, dependants and your I-94 admission record.
- What your visa lets you doGuidance
- Visa validity vs statusGuidance
- Bringing your family (dependants)Guidance
- The I-94 & entry to the USGuidance
Extending & changing status
Staying longer, changing between statuses and adjusting to permanent residence.
- Extending your stayGuidance
- Changing status or categoryGuidance
- Adjustment of status vs consular processingGuidance
Permanent residence & naturalization
Becoming a permanent resident and, later, naturalizing as a US citizen.
- The Green Card (permanent residence)Guidance
- Naturalization & US CitizenshipGuidance
- Can F2 Visa Holders Get A Green Card?Guide