Where to apply
US embassies and consulates, entry at the port of arrival, and the official authorities.
4 US resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- US Embassies & ConsulatesGuidance
Where you actually apply for and interview for a US visa: the embassy or consulate in your country of residence or nationality.
- The I-94 & entry to the USGuidance
Your I-94 is the official record of your US admission — how long you're allowed to stay comes from it, not from your visa.
- The official US immigration authoritiesGuidance
Five federal agencies share the US immigration system: State (visas), USCIS (petitions and benefits), CBP (entry and the I-94), DHS (the umbrella), and Labor (labor certification).
- Canada and Bermuda travellers to the USGuidance
Why requirements can differ for citizens of Canada and Bermuda, and where to confirm your own.