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U.S. Visa Policy Resources

Information on U.S. Visa policy updates and resources for prospective travelers:

 U.S. Department of State
 Department of Homeland Security
 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
 Other Resources

U.S. Department of State

Business Visa Center
The Business Visa Center is a State Department information resource for temporary visitors (B1/B2 visas) and meeting organizers.

Information on Recent Consular Developments
Visa Policy News and Visa Policy Telegrams

Visa Policy Update
Department of State and Department of Homeland Security Visa Processing Improvements

Visa Waiver Program
All Visa Waiver Program travelers must have a machine-readable passport (MRP)

Statistical Reports
Reports of statistical information on immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuance


Department of Homeland Security

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
International travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). ESTA is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. 

Passport Requirements Timeline
Visa Waiver Program Passport Requirement Timeline

Crossing U.S. Borders
Information on documentary requirements for traveling to the U.S.

U.S.-VISIT Program
New biometric procedures apply to all international travelers holding a non-U.S. passport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Ports-of-Entry
Arrival procedures at U.S. Ports-of-Entry

Suspension of Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and International-to-International Transit (ITI) Programs
TWOV and ITI Programs


Other Resources

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Visa regulatory updates from the Association of International Educators

Institute of International Education 
Report on international educational exchange (OpenDoors Online)

Association of American Universities (AAU)
AAU reports on visa and immigration issues

ICSU: International Council for Science
On Freedom, Responsibility and Universality of Science

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