ESTA: Visa-Free Travel to the USA

If you are planning to travel to the US for a short-term visit, you may not have to apply for a visa. Under the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), eligible travellers can come to the US for a stay of up to 90 days for tourism or certain business-related activities without a visa. Travelling on […]

B1 B2 Visa (US Visitor Visa Guidance)

B1 and B2 visas come under the US visitor visa classification. With a B1 B2 visa, you are permitted entry into the US on a temporary basis for a range of permissible activities. Restrictions do however apply, and B1 B2 visa applicants should familiarise themselves with the limitations on the type of activities permitted under […]

E2 Visa USA FAQs

E2 visa for entrepreneurs & investors to gain a foothold into the US market  The E-2 visa permits citizens of certain foreign countries to enter the United States to invest in and manage a business. This can be investment in a start up or in an existing operation. The visa grants temporary permission for the […]

How to Apply for a US Working Visa

Once you have identified which US working visa to apply for, the next step is to deal with your application. The specific application process to follow will be determined by the visa category you are applying for. You will also need to check if there are special requirements of the US consular post where you […]

US Visa Waiver Program

The US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows nationals of certain countries to visit the US for up to 90 days for business and tourist travel without the need to apply for a visa.   ESTA designated countries Nationals of the following 38 countries are eligible to travel under the VWP, provided they meet the other […]

Work Visa USA: Which Should I Apply For?

It has undoubtedly become harder under the Trump administration for non-US citizens to get a work visa for the USA, and for companies to bring foreign employees to the US. But it’s not impossible. Visa applications continue to be approved for employees transferring Stateside, entrepreneurs setting up enterprises in the US and highly skilled workers […]